101 Walnut Ave Sw
Wagner, SD 57380
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Early Learning Center - 04 serves 118 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 31% (majority American Indian).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 118 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 65%
  • 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:

School Overview

Early Learning Center - 04's student population of 118 students has declined by 49% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has declined by 58% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
118 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Early Learning Center - 04 is 0.59, 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.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (SD)
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
12:1
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American Indian
54%
14%
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Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
7%
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Black
1%
3%
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White
35%
69%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.59
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
34%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
4%
7%
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Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Early Learning Center - 04's ranking?

Early Learning Center - 04 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for: Most diverse schools (Top 10%) and Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%).

How many students attend Early Learning Center - 04?

118 students attend Early Learning Center - 04.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

54% of Early Learning Center - 04 students are American Indian, 35% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Early Learning Center - 04?

Early Learning Center - 04 has a student ration of 24:1, 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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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 118 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 65%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

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