Wilmot Elementary - 02

Wilmot School District 54-7
800 Ordway St
Wilmot, SD 57279
122 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
Wilmot Elementary is a public school located in Wilmot, South Dakota, serving as a core educational institution for the local community. As part of the Wilmot School District, the elementary school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes foundational academic skills, character development, and student engagement. The school typically focuses on small class sizes and a personalized approach, allowing educators to cater to the unique needs of students as they progress through their primary education years.

Beyond standard academics, the school serves as a central hub for the small town of Wilmot, often hosting community-oriented events and promoting a strong partnership between parents, staff, and students. By maintaining a focus on core subjects—such as reading, mathematics, and science—alongside extracurricular opportunities, the school aims to prepare its young learners for success in higher grades and beyond. Further information regarding specific curriculum, school calendars, and faculty contact details can be found on their official website at http://www.wilmot.k12.sd.us.
122
Total Students
11.3
Full-Time Teachers
10.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
44.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    94 (77.0 %)
  • American Indian
    17 (13.9 %)
  • Two or More
    6 (4.9 %)
  • Hispanic
    3 (2.5 %)
  • Black
    2 (1.6 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Wilmot School District 54-7
Phone: (605)938-4647
Website: http://www.wilmot.k12.sd.us
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 122
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 11.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 40
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 14

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 14
Kindergarten 17
Grade 1 13
Grade 2 17
Grade 3 21
Grade 4 14
Grade 5 26
Gender Ratio