How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Freshwater Education District | Wadena-Deer Creek School District |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Wadena, Minnesota | Wadena, Minnesota |
| Total Enrollment | 188 | 1,088 |
| Number of Schools | 5 | 3 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 6.7:1 | 17.4:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Freshwater Education District | Wadena-Deer Creek School District |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | N/A | $15,095 |
| Federal Revenue | 30.4% | 15.1% |
| State Revenue | 22.7% | 66.9% |
| Local Revenue | 47.0% | 18.1% |
Freshwater Education District
Federal State Local
Wadena-Deer Creek School District
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Freshwater Education District | Wadena-Deer Creek School District |
|---|---|---|
| White | 85.1% | 86.1% |
| African American | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.9% | 4.7% |
| Asian | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.7% | 1.8% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 4.8% | 5.7% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 55.0% | 35.3% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Freshwater Education District | Wadena-Deer Creek School District |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | N/A | N/A |
| Schools with AP | 0 | 0 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | N/A | 332:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 79.2% | 16.8% |
School Types
Freshwater Education District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Wadena-Deer Creek School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 2
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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.