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%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 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
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1201 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
6%
11%
Black
1%
12%
White
86%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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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