Wagner Elementary - 02

Wagner Community School District 11-4
101 Walnut Ave SW
Wagner, SD 57380
345 Students
Elementary School K - 4th
School Overview
Wagner Elementary School, located at 101 Walnut Ave SW in Wagner, South Dakota, serves as a primary educational pillar for the local community. As part of the Wagner Community School District, the institution is dedicated to fostering an environment that supports academic achievement, character development, and social growth for students in their foundational years. The school emphasizes a curriculum designed to meet state educational standards while addressing the unique needs of its diverse student body, often integrating community values into the daily classroom experience.

Beyond its academic offerings, the school serves as a central hub for the Wagner area, striving to build strong partnerships between parents, educators, and the broader community. With a focus on preparing students for middle school and beyond, the faculty works to cultivate a supportive culture that encourages lifelong learning and student engagement. Those interested in specific programs, current school policies, or community events are encouraged to visit their official district website at http://www.wagner.k12.sd.us for the most up-to-date information and resources.
345
Total Students
31.9
Full-Time Teachers
10.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
96.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • American Indian
    209 (60.6 %)
  • White
    96 (27.8 %)
  • Two or More
    29 (8.4 %)
  • Hispanic
    11 (3.2 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Wagner Community School District 11-4
Phone: (605)384-3393
Website: http://www.wagner.k12.sd.us
Grade Range: K - 4th
Total Students: 345
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 31.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 333
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Kindergarten 77
Grade 1 74
Grade 2 59
Grade 3 62
Grade 4 73
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Clearfield Colony Elementary - 07
Tripp-Delmont School District 33-5
Charter School 19 Students
40248 293rd Ave
Delmont, SD 57330 (9.6 miles away)
Elementary School K - 8th