Wadena-deer Creek Elementary School

215 Colfax Ave Sw
Wadena, MN 56482
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 449 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Wadena-deer Creek Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 449 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • : Bottom 50% in MN
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

School Overview

Wadena-deer Creek Elementary School's student population of 449 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
449 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
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School Rankings

Wadena-deer Creek Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wadena-deer Creek Elementary School is 0.25, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MN)
#1201 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Wadena-deer Creek Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-44%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Wadena-deer Creek Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35-39%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Wadena-deer Creek Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Wadena-deer Creek Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
2%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Wadena-deer Creek Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Asian
n/a
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Wadena-deer Creek Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Hispanic
6%
11%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Wadena-deer Creek Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Wadena-deer Creek Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
86%
62%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Wadena-deer Creek Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Wadena-deer Creek Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Minnesota.
0.25
This chart displays the diversity score of Wadena-deer Creek Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Wadena-deer Creek Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Wadena-deer Creek Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Wadena-deer Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Wadena-deer Creek Elementary School is ranked #1201 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Wadena-deer Creek Elementary School often compared to?
Wadena-deer Creek Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pillager Elementary School, Verndale Elementary School, Eagle View Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Wadena-deer Creek Elementary School?
449 students attend Wadena-deer Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Wadena-deer Creek Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wadena-deer Creek Elementary School?
Wadena-deer Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Wadena-deer Creek Elementary School offer ?
Wadena-deer Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Wadena-deer Creek Elementary School part of?
Wadena-deer Creek Elementary School is part of Wadena-Deer Creek School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 449 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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