Wagner Community School District 11-4

101 Walnut Ave Sw
Wagner, SD 57380
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Wagner Community School District 11-4 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in South Dakota for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 900 students in Wagner Community School District 11-4. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
Public Schools in Wagner Community School District 11-4 have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the South Dakota public school average of 33% (majority American Indian).

Overview

This School District
This State (SD)
# Schools
4 Schools
734 Schools
# Students
900 Students
146,041 Students
# Teachers
77 Teachers
10,645 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

District Rank

Wagner Community School District 11-4, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 146 school districts in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80-89% has increased from 75-79% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (SD)
#111 out of 148 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Wagner Community School District 11-4, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
33%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Wagner Community School District 11-4 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of South Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
46%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Wagner Community School District 11-4 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of South Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35-39%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Wagner Community School District 11-4 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of South Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
80-89%
82%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Wagner Community School District 11-4 and public school graduation rate of South Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.58
0.53
# American Indian Students
506 Students
20,873 Students
% American Indian Students
56%
14%
# Asian Students
n/a
2,252 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
21 Students
11,917 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
8%
# Black Students
n/a
4,730 Students
% Black Students
n/a
3%
# White Students
285 Students
97,780 Students
% White Students
32%
67%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
197 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
88 Students
8,292 Students
% of Two or more races Students
10%
6%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
114
3,175
# Students in K Grade:
77
11,936
# Students in 1st Grade:
63
10,796
# Students in 2nd Grade:
71
10,955
# Students in 3rd Grade:
56
10,445
# Students in 4th Grade:
56
10,671
# Students in 5th Grade:
72
10,790
# Students in 6th Grade:
68
10,961
# Students in 7th Grade:
74
11,058
# Students in 8th Grade:
60
11,237
# Students in 9th Grade:
66
12,230
# Students in 10th Grade:
47
11,381
# Students in 11th Grade:
35
10,546
# Students in 12th Grade:
41
9,860
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $18,171 is higher than the state median of $13,121. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,983 is higher than the state median of $12,623. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (SD)
Total Revenue
$16 MM
$1,916 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Wagner Community School District 11-4 and median value from total revenues of all school districts in South Dakota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$15 MM
$1,844 MM
This chart displays total spending of Wagner Community School District 11-4 and median value from total spendings of all school districts in South Dakota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$18,171
$13,121
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Wagner Community School District 11-4 and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in South Dakota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$16,983
$12,623
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Wagner Community School District 11-4 and average spending per public school student of all school districts in South Dakota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Wagner Community School District 11-4 Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wagner High School - 01
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
101 Walnut Ave Sw
Wagner, SD 57380
(605) 384-5426
Grades: 9-12
| 189 students
Rank: #22.
Wagner Elementary - 02
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
101 Walnut Ave Sw
Wagner, SD 57380
(605) 384-3393
Grades: K-4
| 323 students
Rank: #33.
Wagner Middle School - 03
(Math: 26% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
101 Walnut Ave Sw
Wagner, SD 57380
(605) 384-3913
Grades: 5-8
| 274 students
Rank: n/an/a
101 Walnut Ave Sw
Wagner, SD 57380
(605) 384-4354
Grades: PK
| 114 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Wagner Community School District 11-4?
Wagner Community School District 11-4 manages 4 public schools serving 900 students.
What is the rank of Wagner Community School District 11-4?
Wagner Community School District 11-4 is ranked #108 out of 146 school districts in South Dakota (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of South Dakota school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Wagner Community School District 11-4?
56% of Wagner Community School District 11-4 students are American Indian, 32% of students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Wagner Community School District 11-4?
Wagner Community School District 11-4 has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 14:1.
What is Wagner Community School District 11-4's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,983 is higher than the state median of $12,623. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 900 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 68%
  • : 80-89% (Top 20% in SD)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • : 46% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

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