- Enrollment
- 333
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Wagner, SD
Wagner Middle School - 03
Federal NCES profile for Wagner Middle School - 03, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 467542000942
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wagner Middle School - 03 earns 37/100 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.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Wagner · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.5:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Wagner Middle School - 03 has class sizes near the South Dakota median. Computed live against every South Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wagner Middle School - 03 ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Wagner, SD.
School address
District: Wagner Community School District 11-4 · South Dakota
NCES ID 467542000942 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Wagner Middle School - 03 held near 274 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 21.1 → 20.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 467542000942 · Wagner, SD Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
283 enr · 13.5:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Wagner Elementary - 02 (333 students)
Wagner Middle School - 03 held near 274 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 21.1 → 20.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Dakota schools → · Find another →
Wagner Middle School - 03 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wagner Element
Wagner Elementary - 02
333 students
- This school
Wagner Middle School - 03
283 students
- Wagner High Sc
Wagner High School - 01
201 students
- Early Learning 102
Early Learning Center - 04
102 students
What this shows Wagner Middle School - 03 reports 283 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wagner Middle School - 03 compares
Wagner Middle School - 03 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 | 13.5:1 | ▼ 1% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 247% | 28.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 283 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
283
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
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
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 52% in South Dakota - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
29.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 283 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
94
in-school suspensions + 64 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 33.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 55.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
American Indian / Alaska Native 60.8%
White 27.6%
Two or More 10.6%
Hispanic or Latino 1.1%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 60.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.3, Wagner Middle School - 03 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 Wagner Middle School - 03 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wagner Elementary - 02 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wagner High School - 01 | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Early Learning Center - 04 | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wagner Middle School - 03's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 201
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 102
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar elementary schools in Wagner
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~283 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wagner Middle School - 03
How many students attend Wagner Middle School - 03?
Wagner Middle School - 03 has 283 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Wagner, SD. CCD year-over-year: 264 (2022-23) → 274 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wagner Middle School - 03?
The student-teacher ratio at Wagner Middle School - 03 is 13.5:1, which is 1% lower than the South Dakota average of 13.6:1 and 14% 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 Wagner Middle School - 03?
100.0% of students at Wagner Middle School - 03 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Dakota average of 28.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wagner Middle School - 03?
The largest demographic group at Wagner Middle School - 03 is American Indian / Alaska Native at 60.8% of enrollment, in Wagner, SD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wagner Middle School - 03?
Wagner Middle School - 03 has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Wagner Middle School - 03 rank among public schools in Wagner?
By Resource Investment Index, Wagner Middle School - 03 ranks #3 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 Wagner Middle School - 03, Wagner Community School District 11-4 also operates Wagner Elementary - 02 (333 students), Wagner High School - 01 (201 students), and Early Learning Center - 04 (102 students). See the Wagner Community School District 11-4 district page for the complete list.