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Wilder Elementary School

2526 S HILLSBORO, SPRINGFIELD, MO 65804

Ranked 91 of 143 in Missouri

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Wilder Elementary School

2526 S HILLSBORO, SPRINGFIELD, MO 65804

About Wilder Elementary School

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 42%
Reading 57%
State average proficiency is 42% in Math and 57% in Reading.
24
Full-time Teachers
15 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
420
Total Students
$57934
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 72%
Asian 7.3%
Hispanic 5.8%
Black 8.2%
Two+ Races 5.2%
Native Am. 1%
White
72%
Asian
7.3%
Hispanic
5.8%
Black
8.2%
Two+ Races
5.2%
Native Am.
1%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 420
44.3%
186 Female
55.7%
234 Male

Student Population

420 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

330 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Wilder Elementary School Contact Information

Address

2526 S HILLSBORO, SPRINGFIELD, MO 65804

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Phone

(417) 523-5300

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TOP 91 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Wilder Elementary School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
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  • 🛠️ 3D Printing

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:10 AM - 3:10 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:55 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Wilder Elementary School celebrated the opening of its new classroom space and storm shelter gymnasium with a ribbon-cutting ceremony in September 2025.

FAQ

Q1. How does Wilder Elementary make learning engaging for students?

Ans. Students are engaged through interactive lessons, real-world applications, and fun challenges.

Q2. How does the school promote safety both inside and outside classrooms?

Ans. Secure facilities, trained staff, and consistent drills ensure that students feel confident and safe in every space on campus.

Q3. How does Wilder support positive relationships among students?

Ans. The school practices the skills of empathy and cooperation through group activities, buddy systems, and class discussions on respect.

Q4. How does Wilder Elementary involve families in decision-making?

Ans. Parents provide input through parent committees and surveys which then, have the power to change programs and the next events.

Q5. How does the school celebrate diversity?

Ans. Cultural showcases, themed events, and classroom storytelling activities help every student feel seen and appreciated.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
ML

Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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