Wilder Elementary
A Ballard Zone resides elementary with a 7:30 a.m. start
Resides and choice school · Grades K–5 · Ballard Zone
- Grades: K–5
- How to get in: Address assignment or zone choice
- School day: 7:30 a.m.–2:10 p.m.
Wilder Elementary is a Ballard Zone elementary with a 7:30 a.m. start, under listed capacity, and the programs and supports summarized below.
1913 Herr Lane, Louisville, KY 40222 · eastern Jefferson County
Official starting points
- Official Wilder Elementary site(opens in a new tab)
- JCPS student assignment and apply(opens in a new tab)
- Current Choices Guide(opens in a new tab)
- JCPS School Finder(opens in a new tab)
- KDE School Report Card(opens in a new tab)
School Choice:(502) 485-6250schoolchoice@jefferson.kyschools.us
What this school is
Wilder Elementary is at 1913 Herr Lane, Louisville, KY 40222 in eastern Jefferson County. It serves grades K–5, runs 7:30 a.m.–2:10 p.m., and is a Ballard Zone school.
The data book associates the campus with the Ballard High cluster; confirm the middle and high school in School Finder.
Who runs the building
Principal Torri Martin
Assistant Principal Dr. Wallis Malone Owens, counselor Monica Stinson, Family Resource Coordinator Katie Wilkinson, and mental-health practitioner Deeann Cannon were listed when checked.
School details
- Address
- 1913 Herr Lane, Louisville, KY 40222
- Phone
- (502) 485-8350
- Official JCPS site
- jefferson.kyschools.us/o/wilder(opens in a new tab)
- Title I: Yes
- Ballard Zone
- Listed capacity: 594
- 7:30 a.m. start
How families get in
If School Finder assigns Wilder Elementary to the address, register rather than submitting a magnet application. Families seeking another eligible option use the School Choices section.
- Register first if the child is new to JCPS or entering kindergarten.
- Returning students who have not moved do not need to reapply to stay.
- Use School Finder to confirm the resides school, zone, and later school path.
- Complete Transportation Verification and confirm the current stop.
2027–28 application window
- November 2–December 18, 2026
- Confirm dates with JCPS before applying
Resides students use the regular elementary transportation system. Eligibility can change; confirm the route and the household plan for the 7:30 a.m. bell.
Who it tends to fit
A good match when
- Wilder Elementary is your resides or preferred Ballard Zone school.
- The 7:30 a.m. start works for your household.
- You value the school’s published programs and support services.
Think twice when
- You need a different school-day schedule.
- You want a Traditional or districtwide theme magnet.
- You are choosing only from rankings without checking current grade-level space.
Students
The 2025–26 source count was 484 students against a listed capacity of 594, about 81% full. The Choices Guide used 471. Counts change during the year.
Diversity index
65%
Calculated from the 2025–26 published counts. It describes student-body mix, not school quality.
| Group | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 253 | 52% |
| Black / African American | 118 | 24% |
| Hispanic / Latino | 62 | 13% |
| Other reported groups | 51 | 11% |
Gender: 237 female · 247 male
- Free or reduced-price lunch: about 42%
- Title I status: Yes for 2026–27
- Under listed capacity
Academics
Use the current Kentucky School Report Card first and confirm the testing year before comparing schools.
- 31% proficient and 29% distinguished; 60% displayed P+D.
- 32% proficient and 17% distinguished; 49% combined P+D.
- Both displayed bands were above JCPS elementary averages in the guide review.
Awards and recognition
Talent development
Primary Talent Pool and Advance Program are listed.
Languages and arts
Related arts include Latin, Spanish, STEM, orchestra, and band.
Activities
The school lists athletics, chorus, drama, dance, Scouts, Student Council, STLP, and YMCA before/after care.
Location and daily life
The campus is in eastern Jefferson County. Test the commute during the actual 7:30 a.m. arrival window.
Enrollment was under listed building capacity in the source snapshot. Ask which grades currently have space.
Recent news, in context
Assistant Principal Dr. Wallis Malone Owens, counselor Monica Stinson, Family Resource Coordinator Katie Wilkinson, and mental-health practitioner Deeann Cannon were listed when checked.
Compare before you commit
- Ballard Zone optionsChancey, Dunn, Norton Commons, Norton, and Portland are other continuing Ballard Zone campuses.
- Carter Traditional ElementaryA separate address-eligible Traditional magnet path.
Questions to ask on a tour
- 1.Is Wilder Elementary my assigned school or an option I need to apply for?
- 2.What does the grade-level reading block look like in minutes and group size?
- 3.What care is available around the 7:30 a.m.–2:10 p.m. schedule?
- 4.How do the listed programs operate in a typical week?
- 5.Which grades currently have space?
- 6.What transportation applies to my exact address?
- 7.What middle and high school does my address feed?
What to do next
- 1.Run School Finder and record the resides school, zone, middle school, and high school.
- 2.Register first if the child is new to JCPS or entering kindergarten.
- 3.Apply during the on-time window only when choosing another eligible option.
- 4.Tour during the 7:30 a.m. arrival and ask about current grade-level space.
- 5.Complete Transportation Verification and confirm the route.