Wilder Elementary School

Grades: PK-5
Students: 503
Type: Public
GreatSchools Rating
Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Student-Counselor Ratio: 530:1
Certified Teachers: 100%
Community Reviews
7 Reviews
1913 Herr Lane
Louisville, KY 40222
(502) 485-8350
Additional GreatSchools Ratings
7/10
Test Scores
3/10
Equity
5/10
Academic Progress
NA
College Readiness
NA
Student Growth

Community Reviews

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Read what parents are saying about Wilder Elementary School
We love, Wilder, the teachers and staff all care about the children and I’ve been at the school for many years.
Posted by a parent on 9/15/2023
We had a bad experience. There were 27 kids in my daughter's kindergarten. Way too many for any effective teaching. The teachers were just in survival mode everyday and I don't blame them. They use the color shame chart which has been proven to be bad for kids' self esteem and behavior. Why they sti
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Posted by a parent on 4/30/2021
If you have a child with no learning issues, this school might be fine, but this is definitely not a place you want your child attending if they need extra help.
Posted by a community member on 10/19/2017
I'm sure this school is great if you have a well performing child with n self-esteem issues. My child needed accommodations for ADHD and some mild motor skills delays and despite an IEP never got the help he was legally entitled to. He was also bullied by a teacher, and the administration was comple
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Posted by a parent on 12/2/2014
Wilder is a solid school in the Louisville area. My son enjoys going there and is getting a good education, which is the important part. The only complaint I have had is the jump to label ADD or ADHD. I took the teachers' advice two years straight and put him on Vyvanse, while not really agreeing. F
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Posted by a parent on 11/9/2013

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Louisville schools - Wilder Elementary School is located at 1913 Herr Lane, Louisville KY 40222. Wilder Elementary School is in the Jefferson County. Wilder Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels PK-5.

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