Serving 148 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Wilton Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in North Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than 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 lower than the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 29% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 148 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in ND
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 5%)
- 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
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Wilton Elementary School's student population of 148 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 36% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
148 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Rankings
Wilton Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 461 schools in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wilton Elementary School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#17 out of 461 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
4%
11%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
5%
7%
Black
2%
5%
White
87%
71%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wilton Elementary School's ranking?
Wilton Elementary School is ranked #17 out of 461 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in North Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% 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?
148 students attend Wilton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Wilton Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% 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 lower than the North Dakota state average of 11:1.
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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