How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Verndale Elementary | Wadena-Deer Creek Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Verndale, MN | Wadena, MN |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 253 | 450 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 11.8:1 | 11.1:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 31.2% | 41.3% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Verndale Elementary | Wadena-Deer Creek Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $13,766 | $15,095 |
| District | Verndale Public School District | Wadena-Deer Creek School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Verndale Elementary | Wadena-Deer Creek Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| White | 94.5% | 86.0% |
| African American | 0.0% | 2.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1.6% | 4.7% |
| Asian | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1.2% | 2.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 2.0% | 5.1% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Verndale Elementary | Wadena-Deer Creek Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 561:1 | 423:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 22.4% | 17.1% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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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.