At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 192
323
Total Enrollment
State avg: 35%
100%+64.8pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
10.4:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–4
Grade Span
Elementary
Level
Overview
Wagner Elementary - 02 is a public elementary serving grades 0–4 in Wagner, South Dakota. The school enrolls 323 students. It is part of the Wagner Community School District 11-4 district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against South Dakota state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
10.4:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
100% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span0–4
DistrictWagner Community School District 11-4
County46023
CityWagner
ZIP57380
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID467542000694
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment323
White27.8%
Hispanic / Latino3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native60.6%
Two or More Races8.4%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
27.8%
Hispanic
3.2%
Two+
8.4%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.