- Enrollment
- 112
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Wilmot, SD
Wilmot Middle School - 03
Federal NCES profile for Wilmot Middle School - 03, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 460000300872
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 60
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wilmot Middle School - 03 earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Dakota median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most South Dakota schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Wilmot · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.5:1
- students per teacher
- 41.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Wilmot Middle School - 03 has class sizes near the South Dakota median. Computed live against every South Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wilmot Middle School - 03 ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Wilmot, SD.
School address
District: Wilmot School District 54-7 · South Dakota
NCES ID 460000300872 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Wilmot Middle School - 03 grew from 34 students in 2022-23 to 53 in 2023-24 (+55.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 4.0 → 3.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+19 students YoY 460000300872 · Wilmot, SD Middle · SMALL · TRAD
58 enr · 14.5:1 · 41.2% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Wilmot Elementary - 02 (112 students)
Wilmot Middle School - 03 grew from 34 students in 2022-23 to 53 in 2023-24 (+55.9%). Teacher FTE lost 4.0 → 3.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Dakota schools → · Find another →
Wilmot Middle School - 03 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wilmot Element
Wilmot Elementary - 02
112 students
- Wilmot High Sc
Wilmot High School - 01
64 students
- This school
Wilmot Middle School - 03
58 students
What this shows Wilmot Middle School - 03 reports 58 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wilmot Middle School - 03 compares
Wilmot Middle School - 03 is a growing 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 | 14.5:1 | ▲ 7% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.2% | ▲ 43% | 28.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 58 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
58
Bigger than 6% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% above the South Dakota average of 28.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 63% in South Dakota - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 67.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 25.9%
Two or More 5.2%
African American 1.7%
Largest group: White at 67.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.8, Wilmot Middle School - 03 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 Middle School - 03 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmot Elementary - 02 | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wilmot High School - 01 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wilmot Middle School - 03'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
Nationwide middle 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 (~58 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wilmot Middle School - 03
How many students attend Wilmot Middle School - 03?
Wilmot Middle School - 03 has 58 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Wilmot, SD. CCD year-over-year: 34 (2022-23) → 53 (2023-24), up 19.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wilmot Middle School - 03?
The student-teacher ratio at Wilmot Middle School - 03 is 14.5:1, which is 7% higher than the South Dakota average of 13.6:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wilmot Middle School - 03?
41.2% of students at Wilmot Middle School - 03 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Dakota average of 28.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wilmot Middle School - 03?
The largest demographic group at Wilmot Middle School - 03 is White at 67.2% of enrollment, in Wilmot, SD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wilmot Middle School - 03?
Wilmot Middle School - 03 has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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 Middle School - 03 rank among public schools in Wilmot?
By Resource Investment Index, Wilmot Middle School - 03 ranks #1 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 Middle School - 03, Wilmot School District 54-7 also operates Wilmot Elementary - 02 (112 students) and Wilmot High School - 01 (64 students). See the Wilmot School District 54-7 district page for the complete list.