Wadena-Deer Creek Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Wadena, Minnesota 56482 · Wadena-Deer Creek School District
#510 of 923 elementary schools in Minnesota
#13935 of 50,301 nationally
About Wadena-Deer Creek Elementary
Wadena-Deer Creek Elementary is a public elementary located in Wadena, in the Wadena-Deer Creek School District school district of Minnesota, United States. It caters for Grades PK–4. In 2025 it enrolled 450 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 66.3 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 510th of 923 ranked elementary schools in Minnesota. Its strongest component is students per teacher (86th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (56th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 450.
There are 3 schools in Wadena; Wadena-Deer Creek Elementary ranks 1st of 3 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)62%
- Reading proficiency (30%)52%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)52.2%
- Students per teacher (15%)11.3
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Wadena-Deer Creek Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 450
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 52.2%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 11.3
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 52%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 62%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Wadena-Deer Creek Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Wadena-Deer Creek Senior High
Wadena · Public high · Grades 7–12
470 students · 478 m away
Wadena-Deer Creek 5th and 6th Grade
Wadena · Public middle · Grades 5–6
159 students · 478 m away
Verndale Elementary
Verndale · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
253 students · 11 km away
Verndale Secondary
Verndale · Public high · Grades 7–12
231 students · 11 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Minnesota with a comparable Enrollment.
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451 students
St. Anthony Park Elementary
Saint Paul · Public elementary · Grades K–6
451 students
Homecroft Elementary
Duluth · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
448 students
Red Oak Elementary
Shakopee · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
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Frequently asked questions
Is Wadena-Deer Creek Elementary a good school?
Wadena-Deer Creek Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 66.3 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #510 of 923 in Minnesota. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Wadena-Deer Creek Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Wadena-Deer Creek Elementary ranks #510 of 923 elementary schools in Minnesota and #13935 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Wadena-Deer Creek Elementary?
Wadena-Deer Creek Elementary had 450 students in 2025.
Is Wadena-Deer Creek Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Wadena-Deer Creek Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–4. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Wadena-Deer Creek Elementary?
There are 4 schools within 15 km of Wadena-Deer Creek Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.