- Enrollment
- 64
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Wilmot, SD
Wilmot Elementary - 02
Federal NCES profile for Wilmot Elementary - 02, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 460000300757
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wilmot Elementary - 02 earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of South Dakota schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Wilmot · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.2:1
- small classes for South Dakota
- 36.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Wilmot Elementary - 02 has class sizes smaller than 78% of South Dakota schools. Computed live against every South Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wilmot Elementary - 02 ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Wilmot, SD.
School address
District: Wilmot School District 54-7 · South Dakota
NCES ID 460000300757 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Wilmot Elementary - 02 shrank from 122 students in 2022-23 to 109 in 2023-24 (-10.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 11.3 → 10.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-13 students YoY 460000300757 · Wilmot, SD Other · SMALL · TRAD
112 enr · 10.2:1 · 36.1% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Wilmot High School - 01 (64 students)
Wilmot Elementary - 02 shrank from 122 students in 2022-23 to 109 in 2023-24 (-10.7%). Teacher FTE lost 11.3 → 10.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Dakota schools → · Find another →
Wilmot Elementary - 02 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Wilmot Elementary - 02
112 students
- Wilmot High Sc
Wilmot High School - 01
64 students
- Wilmot Middle
Wilmot Middle School - 03
58 students
What this shows Wilmot Elementary - 02 reports 112 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wilmot Elementary - 02 compares
Wilmot Elementary - 02 is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs South Dakota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs South Dakota | South Dakota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.2:1 | ▼ 25% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.1% | ▲ 25% | 28.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 112 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.2:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
112
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% above the South Dakota average of 28.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10.2:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 22% in South Dakota - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
19.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,275
per pupil, district-wide
- above South Dakota avg of $13,985
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 79.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 12.5%
Hispanic or Latino 4.5%
Two or More 2.7%
African American 0.9%
Largest group: White at 79.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.0, Wilmot Elementary - 02 is more mixed than the South Dakota school average of 27.6.
Programs
District finance for Wilmot School District 54-7 reports $15,275 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wilmot Elementary - 02 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmot High School - 01 | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wilmot Middle School - 03 | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wilmot Elementary - 02's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 58
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~112 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Wilmot Elementary - 02
How many students attend Wilmot Elementary - 02?
Wilmot Elementary - 02 has 112 students enrolled. It is a public school in Wilmot, SD. CCD year-over-year: 122 (2022-23) → 109 (2023-24), down 13.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wilmot Elementary - 02?
The student-teacher ratio at Wilmot Elementary - 02 is 10.2:1, which is 25% lower than the South Dakota average of 13.6:1 and 35% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wilmot Elementary - 02?
36.1% of students at Wilmot Elementary - 02 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Dakota average of 28.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wilmot Elementary - 02?
The largest demographic group at Wilmot Elementary - 02 is White at 79.5% of enrollment, in Wilmot, SD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wilmot Elementary - 02?
Wilmot Elementary - 02 has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Wilmot Elementary - 02 rank among public schools in Wilmot?
By Resource Investment Index, Wilmot Elementary - 02 ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Wilmot, SD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Wilmot School District 54-7?
Besides Wilmot Elementary - 02, Wilmot School District 54-7 also operates Wilmot High School - 01 (64 students) and Wilmot Middle School - 03 (58 students). See the Wilmot School District 54-7 district page for the complete list.