Enrollment
112
South Dakota · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
11.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.2:1
vs 13.6:1 South Dakota avg
-25% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
36.1%
vs 28.8% South Dakota avg
+25% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Wilmot Elementary - 02 compares with South Dakota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Wilmot Elementary - 02
Wilmot Elementary - 02 is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Wilmot, South Dakota, enrolling 112 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of South Dakota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 36.1% of students eligible for free meals.
With 112 students, its enrollment sits close to the South Dakota median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 691 scored South Dakota schools.
Among 44 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need South Dakota schools statewide, it ranks #42, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (80%) and American Indian / Alaska Native (13%) (diversity index 35/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 386 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.6% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 30.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Wilmot School District 54-7 also operates Wilmot High School - 01 (64 students) and Wilmot Middle School - 03 (58 students) alongside Wilmot Elementary - 02.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Wilmot Elementary - 02 compares
Wilmot Elementary - 02 on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,455
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Dakota avg of $13,477
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Wilmot School District 54-7, which includes Wilmot Elementary - 02.
$13,455
Per student
0%
vs South Dakota
Avg $13,477
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 43.2%
State 26.0%
Federal 30.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 64
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 58
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of South Dakota, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~112 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.2:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Wilmot on the city page.
Is Wilmot Elementary - 02 a good school?
Wilmot Elementary - 02 earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of South Dakota schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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