Serving 153 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Wilton Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in North 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 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is equal to the North Dakota state level of 10:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 30% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 153 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in ND
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Wilton Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district of Wilton, ND, covering approximately 428.5 square miles. Families may expect a typical drive of 20 to 30 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 11.8 miles from the school to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 19.6 miles to its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wilton Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Wilton Elementary School's student population of 153 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
153 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Wilton Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 449 schools in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wilton Elementary School is 0.22, 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
#134 out of 449 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
39%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
44%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
3%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
5%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
5%
White
88%
70%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)4.6%
20.9%
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wilton Elementary School's ranking?
Wilton Elementary School is ranked #134 out of 449 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in North Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% ND state average).
How many students attend Wilton Elementary School?
153 students attend Wilton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Wilton Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wilton Elementary School?
Wilton Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is equal to the North Dakota state average of 10:1.
What grades does Wilton Elementary School offer ?
Wilton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Wilton Elementary School part of?
Wilton Elementary School is part of Wilton 1 School District.
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