Serving 450 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 top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Minnesota state average of 46%). 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 11:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 450 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 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 450 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
450 students
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Wadena-deer Creek Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wadena-deer Creek Elementary School is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1068 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
51%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
5%
12%
Black
2%
12%
White
86%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
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 #1068 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% 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?
450 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, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% 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 11:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Wadena-deer Creek Elementary School offer ?
Wadena-deer Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
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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