Serving 112 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 25-29% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 34% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 112 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Wilmot Elementary's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district, covering approximately 225.1 square miles in Wilmot, SD. Families can typically expect a drive of 15 to 20 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 9.4 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum of 14.7 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wilmot Elementary - 02 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Wilmot Elementary - 02's student population of 112 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
112 students
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Rankings
Wilmot Elementary - 02 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 619 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wilmot Elementary - 02 is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#536 out of 619 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
13%
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
4%
9%
Black
1%
3%
White
79%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.5%
22.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #536 out of 619 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?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Wilmot Elementary - 02?
112 students attend Wilmot Elementary - 02.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Wilmot Elementary - 02 students are White, 13% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wilmot Elementary - 02?
Wilmot Elementary - 02 has a student ration of 10:1, 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 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Wilmot Elementary - 02 part of?
Wilmot Elementary - 02 is part of Wilmot School District 54-7.
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