Cass Lake-Bena Elementary vs Wadena-Deer Creek Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 112 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cass Lake-Bena Elementary
Cass Lake · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
450 students
Wadena-Deer Creek Elementary
Wadena · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
450 students
| Measure | Cass Lake-Bena Elementary Cass Lake, Minnesota | Wadena-Deer Creek Elementary Wadena, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #778 of 923 | #510 of 923 |
| National rank | #31646 of 50,301 | #13935 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 450 | 450 |
| Enrollment | 450 | 450 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.3% | 52.2% |
| Students per teacher | 10.2 | 11.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 62% |
| city | Cass Lake | Wadena |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wadena-Deer Creek Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.3 vs 40.4).
- •Wadena-Deer Creek Elementary does better on math proficiency (62% vs 47%).
- •Wadena-Deer Creek Elementary does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 32%).
- •Wadena-Deer Creek Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.2% vs 85.3%).
- •Cass Lake-Bena Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.2 vs 11.3).
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Cass Lake-Bena Elementary better than Wadena-Deer Creek Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Wadena-Deer Creek Elementary ranks higher (66.3 vs 40.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Cass Lake-Bena Elementary and Wadena-Deer Creek Elementary?
About 112 km in a straight line, between Cass Lake and Wadena in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cass Lake-Bena Elementary: 450. Wadena-Deer Creek Elementary: 450. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cass Lake-Bena Elementary and Wadena-Deer Creek Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Cass Lake-Bena Elementary is 778th of 923 and Wadena-Deer Creek Elementary is 510th of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).