Wilton 1 School District

504 Dakota Ave
Wilton, ND 58579
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

Wilton 1 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in North Dakota for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 283 students in Wilton 1 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in North Dakota.
Public Schools in Wilton 1 School District have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the North Dakota public school average of 30% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (ND)
# Schools
2 Schools
532 Schools
# Students
283 Students
122,978 Students
# Teachers
29 Teachers
10,597 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Wilton 1 School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 163 school districts in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has decreased from 80% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (ND)
#29 out of 167 school districts
(Top 20%)
44%
39%
55-59%
44%
60-69%
44%
(21-22)
≥50%
85%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.21
0.50
% American Indian
3%
11%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
3%
8%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
89%
70%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,057 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,517. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,148 is less than the state median of $17,519. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
This School District
This State (ND)
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$2,154 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$2,154 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,057
$17,517
Spending / Student
$13,148
$17,519

Best Wilton 1 School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wilton Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
504 Dakota Ave
Wilton, ND 58579
(701) 734-6331
Gr: PK-5 | 153 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Wilton High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
504 Dakota Ave
Wilton, ND 58579
(701) 734-6331
Gr: 6-12 | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 10%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Wilton 1 School District?
Wilton 1 School District manages 2 public schools serving 283 students.
What is the rank of Wilton 1 School District?
Wilton 1 School District is ranked #49 out of 163 school districts in North Dakota (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of North Dakota school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Wilton 1 School District?
89% of Wilton 1 School District students are White, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Wilton 1 School District?
Wilton 1 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 12:1.
What is Wilton 1 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,148 is less than the state median of $17,519. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 283 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50% in ND)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 44% (Top 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 10%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education

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