Early Learning Center - 04 serves 115 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 31% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 115 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Early Learning Center - 04 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Early Learning Center - 04's student population of 115 students has declined by 45% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 41% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
115 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Early Learning Center - 04 is 0.52, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
American Indian
62%
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
7%
Black
n/a
3%
White
31%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Early Learning Center - 04?
115 students attend Early Learning Center - 04.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Early Learning Center - 04 students are American Indian, 31% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Early Learning Center - 04?
Early Learning Center - 04 has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Early Learning Center - 04 offer ?
Early Learning Center - 04 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Early Learning Center - 04 part of?
Early Learning Center - 04 is part of Wagner Community School District 11-4.
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