Early Learning Center - 04 serves 102 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 34% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 102 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- 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 102 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
102 students
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Early Learning Center - 04 is 0.58, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
12:1
American Indian
53%
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
9%
Black
n/a
3%
White
36%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Wagner Community School District 11-4
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Early Learning Center - 04?
102 students attend Early Learning Center - 04.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Early Learning Center - 04 students are American Indian, 36% of students are White, and 11% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Early Learning Center - 04?
Early Learning Center - 04 has a student ration of 17:1, 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 (No virtual instruction).
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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