At a glance
Reported students
303
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
21
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Nebraska elementary enrollment
54th percentile
Compared with 530 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
351.5
Wildewood Elementary School: 303 reported students.
State peer staffing position
65th percentile
14.4:1 reported; state peer median 13.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 252
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.3:1
What the reported data says about Wildewood Elementary School
Wildewood Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–06 in Ralston. It is one of 8 current school records connected to Ralston Public Schools. NCES reports 303 students for 2024–25.
Among 530 elementary schools in Nebraska with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 286 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 54th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.4:1, close to the Nebraska median of 13.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (48.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (36%). English learners represent 8.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 9.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Wildewood Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 14.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 21 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 8.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 9.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 59.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.13
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.2
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.13
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White48.8%
- Hispanic36%
- Black7.3%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial7.6%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Ralston Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Seymour Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
286 reported students
Meadows Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
330 reported students
Blumfield Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
373 reported students
Karen Western Elementary Sch
Elementary · Grades PK–06
214 reported students
Mockingbird Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
473 reported students
Ralston Middle School
Middle · Grades 07–08
488 reported students
Public schools near Wildewood Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Vista West Elementary Sch Elementary · Papillion La Vista Community Schools | PK–06 | 315 | 0.6 mi |
| G Stanley Hall Elementary Sch Elementary · Papillion La Vista Community Schools | PK–06 | 417 | 1 mi |
| Seymour Elementary School Elementary · Ralston Public Schools | PK–06 | 286 | 1.1 mi |
| Meadows Elementary School Elementary · Ralston Public Schools | PK–06 | 330 | 1.1 mi |
| Parkview Heights Elem School Elementary · Papillion La Vista Community Schools | PK–06 | 439 | 1.1 mi |
| Mockingbird Elementary School Elementary · Ralston Public Schools | PK–06 | 473 | 1.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Wildewood Elementary School
What grades does Wildewood Elementary School serve?
Wildewood Elementary School reports grades PK–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Ralston Public Schools.
How many students attend Wildewood Elementary School?
Wildewood Elementary School reported 303 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 54th percentile among 530 Nebraska elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 252 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Wildewood Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 14.4:1, based on 303 students and 21 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Nebraska median for the same school level is 13.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Wildewood Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Wildewood Elementary School is a public school. Enrollment is generally based on Ralston Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Wildewood Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
59.4% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Wildewood Elementary School in?
Wildewood Elementary School is part of Ralston Public Schools, based in Ralston, NE, which operates 8 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Wildewood Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include La Vista West Elementary Sch (0.6 mi), G Stanley Hall Elementary Sch (1 mi), Seymour Elementary School (1.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.