Enrollment
840
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 551677002188
Wilmot High — Wilmot, WI
Federal NCES profile for Wilmot High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 39/100.
👥 Class size 43
📚 AP courses 55
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 8
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Wilmot Uhs School District · Wisconsin
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
67.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.2:1
vs 15.1:1 Wisconsin avg
-6% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Wilmot High compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Wilmot High reports 840 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 67.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 6% below the Wisconsin state mean of 15.1:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 11% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
The school offers 11 Advanced Placement courses, a stronger academic pipeline indicator than enrollment alone. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 210 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 36.9% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Wilmot Uhs School District spends $20,882 per pupil district-wide, above the Wisconsin average of $18,610 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 73.1% from local sources (property taxes), 22.1% from the state, and 4.7% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (F), calculated from 5 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Wilmot High compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Wisconsin state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.2:1 | ▼ 6% | 15.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 840 | top 93% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
14.2:1
students per teacher
— 6% below state mean
Top 61% in Wisconsin — lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
36.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$20,882
per pupil, district-wide
— above Wisconsin avg of $18,610
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 210 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
44
in-school suspensions + 67 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 7 expulsions.
Overview
Enrollment 840 Top 93% in Wisconsin — larger than 7% of 2,205 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 67.0
Students per teacher 14.2:1 -6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 551677002188
Student demographics
White 84.9%
Hispanic or Latino 10.6%
Two or More 3.7%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 84.9% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 11
Counselors (FTE) 4.0
Students per counselor 210:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 36.9%
In-school suspensions 44
Out-of-school suspensions 67
Expulsions 7
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Wilmot Uhs School District, which includes Wilmot High.
$20,882
Per student
+12%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $18,610
+7%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 73.1%
State 22.1%
Federal 4.7%
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.
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Wilmot High
How many students attend Wilmot High?
Wilmot High has 840 students enrolled. It is a high school in Wilmot, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wilmot High?
The student-teacher ratio at Wilmot High is 14.2:1, which is 6% lower than the Wisconsin average of 15.1:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wilmot High?
The largest demographic group at Wilmot High is White at 84.9%. The school serves a diverse student body in Wilmot, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wilmot High?
Wilmot High has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (F) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.