- Enrollment
- 470
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Wadena, MN
Wadena-Deer Creek Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Wadena-Deer Creek Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 270002200431
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 10
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wadena-Deer Creek Elementary earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- #5 of 7
- schools in Wadena · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.5:1
- students per teacher
- 51.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Wadena-Deer Creek Elementary has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wadena-Deer Creek Elementary ranks #5 of 7 schools in Wadena, MN.
School address
District: Wadena-Deer Creek School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 270002200431 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Wadena-Deer Creek Elementary held near 464 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 36.5 → 38.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+15 students YoY 270002200431 · Wadena, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
450 enr · 12.5:1 · 51.9% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Wadena-Deer Creek Senior High (470 students)
Wadena-Deer Creek Elementary held near 464 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount). Teacher FTE added 36.5 → 38.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Wadena-Deer Creek Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wadena-Deer Cr
Wadena-Deer Creek Senior High
470 students
- This school
Wadena-Deer Creek Elementary
450 students
- Wadena-Deer Cr 159
Wadena-Deer Creek 5th and 6th Grade
159 students
What this shows Wadena-Deer Creek Elementary reports 450 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wadena-Deer Creek Elementary compares
Wadena-Deer Creek Elementary 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 | 12.5:1 | ▼ 21% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.9% | ▲ 21% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 450 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
450
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 33% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
24.0%
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 450 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 86.0%
Two or More 5.1%
Hispanic or Latino 4.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.2%
African American 2.0%
Largest group: White at 86.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.5, Wadena-Deer Creek Elementary 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 Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wadena-Deer Creek Senior High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wadena-Deer Creek 5th and 6th Grade | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wadena-Deer Creek Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 159
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Nationwide other 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 (~450 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wadena-Deer Creek Elementary
How many students attend Wadena-Deer Creek Elementary?
Wadena-Deer Creek Elementary has 450 students enrolled. It is a public school in Wadena, MN. CCD year-over-year: 449 (2022-23) → 464 (2023-24), nearly flat (+15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wadena-Deer Creek Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Wadena-Deer Creek Elementary is 12.5:1, which is 21% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 20% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wadena-Deer Creek Elementary?
51.9% of students at Wadena-Deer Creek Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wadena-Deer Creek Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Wadena-Deer Creek Elementary is White at 86.0% of enrollment, in Wadena, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wadena-Deer Creek Elementary?
Wadena-Deer Creek Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Elementary rank among schools in Wadena?
By Resource Investment Index, Wadena-Deer Creek Elementary ranks #5 of 7 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 schools in Wadena on the city page.
What other schools are in Wadena-Deer Creek School District?
Besides Wadena-Deer Creek Elementary, Wadena-Deer Creek School District also operates Wadena-Deer Creek Senior High (470 students) and Wadena-Deer Creek 5th and 6th Grade (159 students). See the Wadena-Deer Creek School District district page for the complete list.