Early Learning Center - 04

Wagner Community School District 11-4
101 Walnut Ave SW
Wagner, SD 57380
116 Students
Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K
School Overview
Wagner Primary School, located at 101 Walnut Ave SW in Wagner, South Dakota, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Wagner Community School District. As a primary-level facility, the school focuses on the critical early years of child development, providing a supportive environment designed to build essential academic, social, and emotional skills. The school is deeply integrated into the local Wagner community, working to foster a strong partnership between educators, students, and families to ensure that young learners receive a well-rounded and nurturing start to their formal education.

The institution operates under the broader mission of the Wagner School District, which emphasizes student success and community engagement. By utilizing the resources and administrative support provided by the district, Wagner Primary maintains a curriculum tailored to meet the developmental milestones of its students. For families seeking more specific information regarding school policies, academic calendars, or district-wide initiatives, the school’s official website at http://www.wagner.k12.sd.us serves as the primary portal for communication and community updates.
116
Total Students
8.0
Full-Time Teachers
14.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
87.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • American Indian
    65 (56.0 %)
  • White
    39 (33.6 %)
  • Two or More
    8 (6.9 %)
  • Hispanic
    4 (3.4 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Pre Kindergarten
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)384-4354
Website: http://www.wagner.k12.sd.us
Grade Range: Pre-K - Pre-K
Total Students: 116
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 8.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 102
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
Pre-Kindergarten 116
Gender Ratio