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Wilton Elementary School

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Wilton Elementary School ranks 98 th of 216 North Dakota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

98^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 216 North Dakota Elementary Schools

Better than 55% of North Dakota elementary schools

Summary

Wilton Elementary School is a public elementary school in Wilton, North Dakota, serving 148 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Wilton 1 school district, which is ranked 30 out of 134 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Wilton Elementary School has consistently performed well on state assessments, ranking among the top 30% of North Dakota elementary schools in recent years. In 2024-2025, the school's proficiency rates in Math (59%) and Reading (38%) are significantly higher than the state averages (41% and 40%, respectively). The school's performance is particularly strong in Math, with several grade levels achieving proficiency rates above 59%, compared to the state average of 44-48%. Wilton Elementary School has also shown a relatively balanced performance between male and female students, with both subgroups ranking in the top 50% of North Dakota elementary schools.

Compared to the nearby Naughton Elementary School and Washburn Elementary School, Wilton Elementary School has generally stronger academic performance, particularly in Math. However, the school's chronic absenteeism rate has fluctuated significantly, from a low of 4% to a high of 20% in recent years, which could be an area for improvement.

153

Students ?

9.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

$14,222

Per pupil spending ?

13.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

504 Dakota Ave
Wilton, ND 58579

(701) 734-6331

District: Wilton 1

Students who attend Wilton Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Wilton High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

87.6%

Hispanic:

4.6%

American Indian:

3.3%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 67th percentile in 2016 → 55th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the North Dakota average (46% vs 40% meeting standards)

✓Above the North Dakota median (55th percentile)

✓Small classes — about 10 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 12 percentile points since 2016

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school46%

District avg47%

North Dakota avg40%

98^th of 216

North Dakota public elementary schools ?

Top 45%▲ up 27 pts since 2015

From bottom 28% (2015) to top 45% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

30^th of 134Wilton 1 among North Dakota districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	51.5	98 of 216	54.6%	★★★☆☆
2024	55.0	85 of 217	60.8%	★★★☆☆
2023	45.1	115 of 215	46.5%	★★☆☆☆
2022	75.8	29 of 217	86.6%	★★★★☆
2021	82.8	13 of 207	93.7%	★★★★★
2020	74.5	31 of 203	84.7%	★★★★☆
2019	74.6	31 of 203	84.7%	★★★★☆
2018	60.4	73 of 202	63.9%	★★★☆☆
2017	37.3	150 of 199	24.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	61.0	64 of 194	67.0%	★★★☆☆
2015	37.6	131 of 181	27.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2014	48.5	141 of 217	35.0%	★★☆☆☆
2013	49.3	137 of 217	36.9%	★★☆☆☆
2012	49.3	128 of 195	34.4%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	43.0	84 of 143	41.3%	★★☆☆☆
2024	9.2	133 of 138	3.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2021	77.5	19 of 132	85.6%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	58.6	49 of 143	65.7%	★★★☆☆
2024	24.8	121 of 138	12.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	77.5	16 of 132	87.9%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Male (2025)66th percentile+11 vs school

Female (2025)41st percentile-13 vs school

By subject vs North Dakota (2024-2025) ?

Math59%+18 vs state

Science40%~ state avg

Reading38%~ state avg

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				A-Plus Math (2025)							A-Plus Reading (2025)							A-Plus Science (2025)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	A-Plus Math 3rd Grade	A-Plus Math 4th Grade	A-Plus Math 5th Grade	A-Plus Math 6th Grade	A-Plus Math 7th Grade	A-Plus Math 8th Grade	A-Plus Math All Grades	A-Plus Reading 3rd Grade	A-Plus Reading 4th Grade	A-Plus Reading 5th Grade	A-Plus Reading 6th Grade	A-Plus Reading 7th Grade	A-Plus Reading 8th Grade	A-Plus Reading All Grades	A-Plus Science 4th Grade	A-Plus Science 8th Grade	A-Plus Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Wilton Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	504 Dakota Ave	Wilton	58579	McLean County	Wilton 1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(701) 734-6331	153	15	9.9	13.7%	134 (87.6%)	3 (2.0%)	7 (4.6%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (3.3%)	2 (1.3%)	2 (1.3%)	51.5	98^th of 216 public elementary schools	54.6%		55	85^th of 217 public elementary schools	60.8%	13	39.5	59.0	39.0	69.0	89.0	64.5	59.0	29.5	44.5	29.5	54.5	74.5	54.5	38.0	44.5	54.5	39.5	$14,222	$381	$13,842
Washburn Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	713 7th Street	Washburn	58577	McLean County	Washburn 4	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(701) 462-3221	234	21	11.1	13.7%	219 (93.6%)	2 (0.9%)	4 (1.7%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.4%)	55.3	83^rd of 216 public elementary schools	61.6%		36	152^nd of 217 public elementary schools	30.0%	69	69.0	29.0	29.5	49.0	59.0	54.5	49.0	59.5	49.5	49.5	49.5	39.5	44.5	45.5	39.0	54.5	44.0	$15,288	$296	$14,992
Naughton Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	9101 123rd Ave NE	Bismarck	58503	Burleigh County	Naughton 25	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(701) 673-3119	16	3	5.3		13 (81.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (18.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)							59.0							84.5				$26,242	$00	$26,242

IMPORTANT NOTE: North Dakota does not publish exact assessment percentages; instead, results are reported as ranges (e.g., 20-29%) to protect student privacy in smaller groups. The proficiency rates displayed on SchoolDigger are calculated using midpoint imputation—the center value of each reported range. Actual values may differ by up to 5 percentage points from the figures shown.

Frequently Asked Questions about Wilton Elementary School

What district is Wilton Elementary School in?

Wilton 1

What schools do graduates of Wilton Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Wilton Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Wilton High School

What is the racial makeup of Wilton Elementary School?

Students at Wilton Elementary School are 88% White, 5% Hispanic, 3% American Indian, 2% African American, 1% Pacific Islander, 1% Two or more races.

How many students attend Wilton Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 153 students attended Wilton Elementary School.

Is Wilton Elementary School a good school?

Wilton Elementary School ranks 98^th of 216 North Dakota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the North Dakota Department of Public Instruction.

About North Dakota Assessment Data: To protect student privacy, the North Dakota Department of Public Instruction reports assessment results as percentage ranges rather than exact values. SchoolDigger calculates proficiency rates using midpoint imputation, which uses the center value of each reported range. For example, a reported range of 20-29% is represented as 24.5%. As a result, the proficiency rates shown may vary by approximately ±5 percentage points from actual values. This variance is most significant for individual grade/subject combinations and diminishes when data is aggregated across multiple grades or subjects.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.