- Enrollment
- 333
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Wagner, SD
Early Learning Center - 04
Federal NCES profile for Early Learning Center - 04, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 467542001278
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Early Learning Center - 04 earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Dakota median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most South Dakota schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Wagner · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.8:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Early Learning Center - 04 has class sizes near the South Dakota median. Computed live against every South Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Early Learning Center - 04 ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Wagner, SD.
School address
District: Wagner Community School District 11-4 · South Dakota
NCES ID 467542001278 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Early Learning Center - 04 held near 114 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 8.0 → 8.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 467542001278 · Wagner, SD Other · SMALL · TRAD
102 enr · 12.8:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Wagner Elementary - 02 (333 students)
Early Learning Center - 04 held near 114 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE held 8.0 → 8.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Dakota schools → · Find another →
Early Learning Center - 04 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wagner Element
Wagner Elementary - 02
333 students
- Wagner Middle
Wagner Middle School - 03
283 students
- Wagner High Sc
Wagner High School - 01
201 students
- This school 102
Early Learning Center - 04
102 students
What this shows Early Learning Center - 04 reports 102 students on the CCD universe file.
How Early Learning Center - 04 compares
Early Learning Center - 04 held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs South Dakota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs South Dakota | South Dakota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.8:1 | ▼ 6% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 247% | 28.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 102 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
102
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 247% above the South Dakota average of 28.8%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 44% in South Dakota - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$15,825
per pupil, district-wide
- above South Dakota avg of $13,985
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
American Indian / Alaska Native 52.9%
White 36.3%
Two or More 10.8%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 52.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.7, Early Learning Center - 04 is more mixed than the South Dakota school average of 27.6.
Programs
District finance for Wagner Community School District 11-4 reports $15,825 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Early Learning Center - 04 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wagner Elementary - 02 | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wagner Middle School - 03 | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wagner High School - 01 | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Early Learning Center - 04's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 283
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 201
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~102 students)
Frequently asked questions about Early Learning Center - 04
How many students attend Early Learning Center - 04?
Early Learning Center - 04 has 102 students enrolled. It is a public school in Wagner, SD. CCD year-over-year: 116 (2022-23) → 114 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Early Learning Center - 04?
The student-teacher ratio at Early Learning Center - 04 is 12.8:1, which is 6% lower than the South Dakota average of 13.6:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Early Learning Center - 04?
100.0% of students at Early Learning Center - 04 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Dakota average of 28.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Early Learning Center - 04?
The largest demographic group at Early Learning Center - 04 is American Indian / Alaska Native at 52.9% of enrollment, in Wagner, SD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Early Learning Center - 04?
Early Learning Center - 04 has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Early Learning Center - 04 rank among public schools in Wagner?
By Resource Investment Index, Early Learning Center - 04 ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Wagner, SD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Wagner Community School District 11-4?
Besides Early Learning Center - 04, Wagner Community School District 11-4 also operates Wagner Elementary - 02 (333 students), Wagner Middle School - 03 (283 students), and Wagner High School - 01 (201 students). See the Wagner Community School District 11-4 district page for the complete list.