Enrollment
58
South Dakota · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
4.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.5:1
vs 13.6:1 South Dakota avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
41.2%
vs 28.8% South Dakota avg
+43% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Wilmot Middle School - 03 compares with South Dakota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Wilmot Middle School - 03
Wilmot Middle School - 03 is a mid-sized middle school in Wilmot, South Dakota, enrolling 58 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.5:1 puts it in the larger third of South Dakota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 41.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 58 puts it in the smaller third of South Dakota schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 691 scored South Dakota schools.
Against 27 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #12.
Its student body is led by White (67%) and American Indian / Alaska Native (26%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 48/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 200 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
10.3% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
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 Elementary - 02 (112 students) and Wilmot High School - 01 (64 students) alongside Wilmot Middle School - 03.
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 Middle School - 03 compares
Wilmot Middle School - 03 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Wilmot School District 54-7, which includes Wilmot Middle School - 03.
$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 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
- 112
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 64
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar middle 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 (~58 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Wilmot on the city page.
Is Wilmot Middle School - 03 a good school?
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. 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 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.
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