Early Learning Center - 04 serves 116 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 32% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 116 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- 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:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Early Learning Center - 04's student population of 116 students has declined by 44% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
116 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Early Learning Center - 04 is 0.57, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
American Indian
56%
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
8%
Black
n/a
3%
White
34%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Early Learning Center - 04?
116 students attend Early Learning Center - 04.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Early Learning Center - 04 students are American Indian, 34% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Early Learning Center - 04?
Early Learning Center - 04 has a student ration of 15:1, 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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