How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Climax-Shelly Public Schools | Freshwater Education District |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Climax, Minnesota | Wadena, Minnesota |
| Total Enrollment | 189 | 188 |
| Number of Schools | 2 | 5 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 10.9:1 | 6.7:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Climax-Shelly Public Schools | Freshwater Education District |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $16,392 | N/A |
| Federal Revenue | 12.0% | 30.4% |
| State Revenue | 68.4% | 22.7% |
| Local Revenue | 19.5% | 47.0% |
Climax-Shelly Public Schools
Federal State Local
Freshwater Education District
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Climax-Shelly Public Schools | Freshwater Education District |
|---|---|---|
| White | 69.2% | 85.1% |
| African American | 5.8% | 1.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.4% | 7.9% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 0.6% | 4.8% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 51.0% | 55.0% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Climax-Shelly Public Schools | Freshwater Education District |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | N/A | N/A |
| Schools with AP | 0 | 0 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 93:1 | N/A |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 30.9% | 79.2% |
School Types
Climax-Shelly Public Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 2
Freshwater Education District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.