Serving 109 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Wilmot Elementary - 02 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-39% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 109 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wilmot Elementary - 02 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Wilmot Elementary - 02's student population of 109 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
109 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Rankings
Wilmot Elementary - 02 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 636 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wilmot Elementary - 02 is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#515 out of 636 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
14%
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
4%
8%
Black
2%
3%
White
75%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wilmot Elementary - 02's ranking?
Wilmot Elementary - 02 is ranked #515 out of 636 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Wilmot Elementary - 02?
109 students attend Wilmot Elementary - 02.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Wilmot Elementary - 02 students are White, 14% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wilmot Elementary - 02?
Wilmot Elementary - 02 has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Wilmot Elementary - 02 offer ?
Wilmot Elementary - 02 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Wilmot Elementary - 02 part of?
Wilmot Elementary - 02 is part of Wilmot School District 54-7.
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