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#1308 of 1,992 schools in MN
Wadena-deer Creek Elementary
Elementary School · Wadena-deer Creek School District · Wadena, MN
An elementary school in Wadena, MN where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
215 COLFAX AVE SW, Wadena, MN 56482
- Math 42% proficient (2022)
- Reading 37% proficient (2022)
- 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Wadena-deer Creek Elementary score 40% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 18 points since 2019, to 40% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
60.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Wadena-deer Creek Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 53Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 53Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,595/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Wadena), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$56,356
Median home value
$168,000
Median rent
$699/mo
College educated
15.2%
Homeownership
66%
Poverty rate
11.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 56482; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Early Childhood Special EducationEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK | 1.5 mi | 60 | Compare → |
| Elm Tree AcademyEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 2–12 | 1.5 mi | 7 | Compare → |
| Leaf River AcademyEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 1.5 mi | 19 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Wadena-deer Creek School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $15,095NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Wadena-deer Creek Elementary is listed in WADENA-DEER CREEK SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Wadena-deer Creek Elementary
Wadena-deer Creek Elementary is a public elementary school in Wadena, MN, part of Wadena-deer Creek School District, serving approximately 464 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,308 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Wadena-deer Creek Elementary
What grades does Wadena-deer Creek Elementary serve?
Wadena-deer Creek Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Wadena-deer Creek Elementary?
Wadena-deer Creek Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 464 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wadena-deer Creek Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Wadena-deer Creek Elementary is 12.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Wadena-deer Creek Elementary rank in MN?
Wadena-deer Creek Elementary ranks #1,308 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Wadena-deer Creek Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Wadena-deer Creek Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Wadena-deer Creek Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Wadena-deer Creek Elementary has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Wadena-deer Creek Elementary a charter school?
No, Wadena-deer Creek Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Wadena-deer Creek Elementary a Title I school?
No, Wadena-deer Creek Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Wadena-deer Creek Elementary?
60.6% of students at Wadena-deer Creek Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 4th
- Enrollment
- 464
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Wadena County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.6%
- Phone
- (218) 632-2400
- Area population (ZIP 56482)
- 7,494
- Area average commute
- 18.7 min
- Area median age
- 39.1
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 56482; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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