Wilton Comm School District

Wilton, Iowa — 2 schools

983
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$12,909
Per-Pupil Spending
Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Wilton Comm School District operates 2 public schools serving 983 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Iowa. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 956 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Muscatine County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $12,909 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 43.0% local, 50.0% state, and 7.0% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $71,489 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 25/100, ranked #270 of 303 in Iowa against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 1166:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 24.2% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 89.9% White, 7.3% Hispanic or Latino, 0.2% African American across the district's schools.

Wilton Elementary School accounts for 53.2% of all Wilton Comm School District student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Wilton Comm School District-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: other. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Wilton Comm School District student-counselor ratio is 1166:1 — high (typically associated with staffing constraints that limit per-student counselor time; CRDC data shows higher ratios cluster in larger urban systems)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Wilton Comm School District chronic absenteeism rate is 24.2% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within Wilton Comm School District is typically wider than the Wilton Comm School District-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

7.0%
Federal
50.0%
State
43.0%
Local

Funding Equity

25
Equity Score
270 / 303
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Muscatine County county, where this district is located.

$795
Studio/mo
$858
1 BR/mo
$1,071
2 BR/mo
$1,374
3 BR/mo
$1,605
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$71,489
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 2 schools in Wilton Comm School District.

White 89.9%
Hispanic or Latino 7.3%
Multiracial 2.3%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1166:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
24.2%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Wilton Comm School District

School Enrollment
Wilton Elementary School
509
Wilton Jr-Sr High School
447

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Wilton Comm School District?

Wilton Comm School District has 2 schools, including 2 other. Total enrollment is 983 students.

How much does Wilton Comm School District spend per student?

Wilton Comm School District spends $12,909 per student. The district has an equity score of 25/100, ranking #270 in Iowa.

What is the average teacher salary in Wilton Comm School District?

The average teacher salary in Wilton Comm School District is $71,489 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Wilton Comm School District?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Muscatine County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Wilton Comm School District?

Wilton Comm School District students are 89.9% White, 7.3% Hispanic or Latino, 0.2% African American, 0.2% Asian, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Wilton Comm School District?

Wilton Comm School District has an equity score of 25/100, ranking #270 out of 303 districts in Iowa. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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