Wagner Elementary School (Closed 2016)

307 E 6th St
Litchfield, MN 55355
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 229 students in grades 4-5, Wagner Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 50% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 61%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 54% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was equal to the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 4-5
Total Students
229 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MN)
(14-15)
50%
61%
(14-15)
54%
60%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
9%
12%
Black
1%
12%
White
88%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.22
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 61% MN state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% MN state average).
How many students attend Wagner Elementary School?
229 students attend Wagner Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Wagner Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wagner Elementary School?
Wagner Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Wagner Elementary School offer ?
Wagner Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 4-5
What school district is Wagner Elementary School part of?
Wagner Elementary School is part of Litchfield Public School District.

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