Serving 323 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Wagner Elementary - 02 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 323 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wagner Elementary - 02 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Wagner Elementary - 02's student population of 323 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
323 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
School Rankings
Wagner Elementary - 02 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 636 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wagner Elementary - 02 is 0.54, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#435 out of 636 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
62%
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
8%
Black
n/a
3%
White
28%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wagner Elementary - 02's ranking?
Wagner Elementary - 02 is ranked #435 out of 636 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Wagner Elementary - 02?
323 students attend Wagner Elementary - 02.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Wagner Elementary - 02 students are American Indian, 28% 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 Wagner Elementary - 02?
Wagner Elementary - 02 has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Wagner Elementary - 02 offer ?
Wagner Elementary - 02 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Wagner Elementary - 02 part of?
Wagner Elementary - 02 is part of Wagner Community School District 11-4.
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