- Enrollment
- 470
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Wadena, MN
Wadena-Deer Creek 5th and 6th Grade
Federal NCES profile for Wadena-Deer Creek 5th and 6th Grade, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 270002204587
👥 S:T ratio 9
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 68
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wadena-Deer Creek 5th and 6th Grade earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Minnesota schools.
- #5 of 8
- public schools in Wadena · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.7:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 44.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Wadena-Deer Creek 5th and 6th Grade has class sizes larger than 89% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wadena-Deer Creek 5th and 6th Grade ranks #5 of 8 public schools in Wadena, MN.
School address
District: Wadena-Deer Creek School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 270002204587 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Wadena-Deer Creek 5th and 6th Grade held near 168 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 7.5 → 6.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 270002204587 · Wadena, MN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
159 enr · 22.7:1 · 44.7% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Wadena-Deer Creek Senior High (470 students)
Wadena-Deer Creek 5th and 6th Grade held near 168 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 7.5 → 6.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Wadena-Deer Creek 5th and 6th Grade in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wadena-Deer Cr
Wadena-Deer Creek Senior High
470 students
- Wadena-Deer Cr
Wadena-Deer Creek Elementary
450 students
- This school 159
Wadena-Deer Creek 5th and 6th Grade
159 students
What this shows Wadena-Deer Creek 5th and 6th Grade reports 159 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wadena-Deer Creek 5th and 6th Grade compares
Wadena-Deer Creek 5th and 6th Grade held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.7:1 | ▲ 44% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.7% | ▲ 4% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 159 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.7:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
159
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% above the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
22.7:1
students per teacher
- 44% above state mean
Top 89% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
20.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,095
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 159 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 7 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 85.5%
Two or More 6.3%
Hispanic or Latino 5.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.9%
Asian 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: White at 85.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.2, Wadena-Deer Creek 5th and 6th Grade is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Wadena-Deer Creek School District reports $15,095 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wadena-Deer Creek 5th and 6th Grade Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wadena-Deer Creek Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wadena-Deer Creek Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wadena-Deer Creek 5th and 6th Grade's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 450
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~159 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Wadena-Deer Creek 5th and 6th Grade
How many students attend Wadena-Deer Creek 5th and 6th Grade?
Wadena-Deer Creek 5th and 6th Grade has 159 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Wadena, MN. CCD year-over-year: 170 (2022-23) → 168 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wadena-Deer Creek 5th and 6th Grade?
The student-teacher ratio at Wadena-Deer Creek 5th and 6th Grade is 22.7:1, which is 44% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 45% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wadena-Deer Creek 5th and 6th Grade?
44.7% of students at Wadena-Deer Creek 5th and 6th Grade are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wadena-Deer Creek 5th and 6th Grade?
The largest demographic group at Wadena-Deer Creek 5th and 6th Grade is White at 85.5% of enrollment, in Wadena, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wadena-Deer Creek 5th and 6th Grade?
Wadena-Deer Creek 5th and 6th Grade has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Wadena-Deer Creek 5th and 6th Grade rank among public schools in Wadena?
By Resource Investment Index, Wadena-Deer Creek 5th and 6th Grade ranks #5 of 8 public schools in Wadena, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Wadena on the city page.
What other schools are in Wadena-Deer Creek School District?
Besides Wadena-Deer Creek 5th and 6th Grade, Wadena-Deer Creek School District also operates Wadena-Deer Creek Senior High (470 students) and Wadena-Deer Creek Elementary (450 students). See the Wadena-Deer Creek School District district page for the complete list.