Serving 333 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Wagner Elementary - 02 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 34% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 333 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Wagner Elementary's attendance zone encompasses the entire Wagner, SD school district, covering approximately 343.6 square miles. The zone typically allows for a drive of 20-30 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 11.7 miles from the school to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 18.3 miles to its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Wagner Elementary - 02's student population of 333 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
333 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Wagner Elementary - 02 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 619 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wagner Elementary - 02 is 0.57, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#480 out of 619 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
42%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
51%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
58%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
White
30%
66%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)36%
22.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
5%
7%
Showing 2005–2014. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wagner Elementary - 02's ranking?
Wagner Elementary - 02 is ranked #480 out of 619 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Wagner Elementary - 02?
333 students attend Wagner Elementary - 02.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Wagner Elementary - 02 students are American Indian, 30% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wagner Elementary - 02?
Wagner Elementary - 02 has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Wagner Elementary - 02 offer ?
Wagner Elementary - 02 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Wagner Elementary - 02 part of?
Wagner Elementary - 02 is part of Wagner Community School District 11-4.
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