Wilton Comm School District

1002 Cypress St
Wilton, IA 52778
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

Wilton Comm School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Iowa for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 956 students in Wilton Comm School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Iowa.
Public Schools in Wilton Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 76% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 76% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (IA)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,322 Schools
# Students
956 Students
497,791 Students
# Teachers
61 Teachers
35,023 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Wilton Comm School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 325 school districts in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (IA)
#97 out of 327 school districts
(Top 30%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

76%
68%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

76%
70%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

60%
63%
87%
87.5%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

(2022-23)
21%
24.7%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.19
0.48

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%

Showing 2005–2014. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓

% Hispanic
7%
14%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

% Black
n/a
7%

Showing 2002–2014. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓

% White
90%
70%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
3%
5%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,190 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,179. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,491 is less than the state median of $18,122. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (IA)
Total Revenue
$16 MM
$9,049 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending
$13 MM
$9,021 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Revenue / Student
$16,190
$18,179

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending / Student
$13,491
$18,122

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Best Wilton Comm School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wilton Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1210 Cypress St
Wilton, IA 52778
(563) 732-2880
Gr: PK-6 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Wilton Jr-sr High School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1000 Cypress St
Wilton, IA 52778
(563) 732-2629
Gr: 7-12 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Wilton Comm School District?
Wilton Comm School District manages 2 public schools serving 956 students.
What is the rank of Wilton Comm School District?
Wilton Comm School District is ranked #92 out of 325 school districts in Iowa (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Iowa school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Wilton Comm School District?
90% of Wilton Comm School District students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Wilton Comm School District?
Wilton Comm School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is Wilton Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,491 is less than the state median of $18,122. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 956 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : 87% (Top 20% in IA)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 76% (Top 30%)
  • : 76% (Top 50%)
  • : 60% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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