Verndale Elementary vs Wadena-Deer Creek Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 11 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Verndale Elementary
Verndale · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
253 students
Wadena-Deer Creek Elementary
Wadena · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
450 students
| Measure | Verndale Elementary Verndale, Minnesota | Wadena-Deer Creek Elementary Wadena, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #558 of 923 | #510 of 923 |
| National rank | #16015 of 50,301 | #13935 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 253 | 450 |
| Enrollment | 253 | 450 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.5% | 52.2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 11.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 62% |
| city | Verndale | Wadena |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wadena-Deer Creek Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.3 vs 63.2).
- •Wadena-Deer Creek Elementary does better on math proficiency (62% vs 47%).
- •Verndale Elementary does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 52%).
- •Verndale Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.5% vs 52.2%).
- •Wadena-Deer Creek Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 12.0).
- •Wadena-Deer Creek Elementary is the larger school with 450 students compared with 253.
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 Verndale Elementary better than Wadena-Deer Creek Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Wadena-Deer Creek Elementary ranks higher (66.3 vs 63.2 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 Verndale Elementary and Wadena-Deer Creek Elementary?
About 11 km in a straight line, between Verndale and Wadena in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Verndale Elementary: 253. Wadena-Deer Creek Elementary: 450. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Verndale Elementary and Wadena-Deer Creek Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Verndale Elementary is 558th of 923 and Wadena-Deer Creek Elementary is 510th of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).