Serving 123 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Wilmot Elementary - 02 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-39% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 31% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 123 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Wilmot Elementary - 02's student population of 123 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
123 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Wilmot Elementary - 02 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 616 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wilmot Elementary - 02 is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#509 out of 616 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
19%
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
7%
Black
2%
3%
White
75%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wilmot Elementary - 02's ranking?
Wilmot Elementary - 02 is ranked #509 out of 616 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SD state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SD state average).
How many students attend Wilmot Elementary - 02?
123 students attend Wilmot Elementary - 02.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Wilmot Elementary - 02 students are White, 19% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wilmot Elementary - 02?
Wilmot Elementary - 02 has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Wilmot Elementary - 02 offer ?
Wilmot Elementary - 02 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Wilmot Elementary - 02 part of?
Wilmot Elementary - 02 is part of Wilmot School District 54-7.
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