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Wagner Community School District 11-4

South Dakota · Public School District
4
Schools
905
Students
$25,664
Per-Pupil Spend
+79% nat'l
100.0%
Free Lunch Rate
+48pp vs nat'l
84.5%
Graduation Rate
-2.0pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Wagner Community School District 11-4 is a public school district in South Dakota serving 905 students across 4 schools. It includes 1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 84.5% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $25,664 is above average for a US public school district. 100% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 46/100.

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All Schools (4)
Elementary School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Wagner Elementary - 02KG–04345
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Wagner Middle School - 0305–08264
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Wagner High School - 0109–12180
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Early Learning Center - 04PK–PK116
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$25,664+79% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
24%
State
24.5%
Local (property tax)
11.4%
Federal
64.1%

Funding is shared between state (24%) and local sources (11%), with notable federal support (64%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
4
Schools
905
Students
100%
Free Lunch
$26K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate84.5%
Opportunity Score46/100
StateSouth Dakota →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $25,664 per pupil — 79% above the national average of $14,347.
High economic need in community
100% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
64% of revenue comes from federal sources. High federal reliance typically signals a limited local tax base or high concentration of low-income families.
Limited school choice
With only 4 schools in the district, families have fewer options for different programs or learning environments.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Wagner Community School District 11-4?
Wagner Community School District 11-4 has 4 public schools, serving a total of 905 students.
What is the graduation rate for Wagner Community School District 11-4?
The graduation rate is 84.5%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Wagner Community School District 11-4 spend per student?
Wagner Community School District 11-4 spends $25,664 per pupil — 79% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Wagner Community School District 11-4?
100% of students in Wagner Community School District 11-4 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Wagner Community School District 11-4?
No, Wagner Community School District 11-4 does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Wagner Community School District 11-4 serve?
Wagner Community School District 11-4 serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Wagner Community School District 11-4?
The median opportunity score across schools in Wagner Community School District 11-4 is 46/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.