Early Learning Center - 04

101 Walnut Ave Sw
Wagner, SD 57380
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Early Learning Center - 04 serves 114 students in grades Prekindergarten. 
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 114 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 63%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Early Learning Center - 04's student population of 114 students has declined by 45% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
114 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Early Learning Center - 04 is 0.56, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (SD)
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
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American Indian
55%
14%
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Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
8%
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Black
n/a
3%
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White
37%
67%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.56
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
31%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
4%
7%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Early Learning Center - 04?
114 students attend Early Learning Center - 04.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Early Learning Center - 04 students are American Indian, 37% of students are White, 7% 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 14:1, 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 (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 114 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 63%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

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