At a glance
Reported students
450
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
40.43
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–04
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Minnesota elementary enrollment
62nd percentile
Compared with 1,010 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
450
Wadena-Deer Creek Elementary: 450 reported students.
State peer staffing position
21st percentile
11.1:1 reported; state peer median 13.3:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 423
- Teachers (FTE)
- 46
- Student–teacher ratio
- 9.2:1
What the reported data says about Wadena-Deer Creek Elementary
Wadena-Deer Creek Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK–04 in Wadena. It is one of 3 current school records connected to Wadena-Deer Creek School District. NCES reports 450 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,010 elementary schools in Minnesota with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 389 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 62nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.1:1, below the Minnesota median of 13.3:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (86%) and multiracial (5.1%). English learners represent 1.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 2.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Wadena-Deer Creek Elementary
- 1How do the reported 11.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 40.43 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 2.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 52.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.5
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White86%
- Hispanic4.7%
- Black2%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native2.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial5.1%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Wadena-Deer Creek School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Wadena-Deer Creek Senior High
High · Grades 07–12
470 reported students
Wadena-Deer Creek 5th and 6th Grade
Middle · Grades 05–06
159 reported students
Public schools near Wadena-Deer Creek Elementary
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wadena-Deer Creek Senior High High · Wadena-Deer Creek School District | 07–12 | 470 | 0.3 mi |
| Wadena-Deer Creek 5th and 6th Grade Middle · Wadena-Deer Creek School District | 05–06 | 159 | 0.3 mi |
| Freshwater Wadena ALC High · Freshwater Education District | 09–12 | — | 0.7 mi |
| White Pine Academy High · Freshwater Education District | 05–12 | 11 | 1.5 mi |
| Early Childhood Special Education Other · Freshwater Education District | PK–PK | 64 | 1.5 mi |
| Verndale Elementary Elementary · Verndale Public School District | PK–06 | 253 | 6.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Wadena-Deer Creek Elementary
What grades does Wadena-Deer Creek Elementary serve?
Wadena-Deer Creek Elementary reports grades PK–04 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Wadena-Deer Creek School District.
How many students attend Wadena-Deer Creek Elementary?
Wadena-Deer Creek Elementary reported 450 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 62nd percentile among 1,010 Minnesota elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 423 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Wadena-Deer Creek Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 11.1:1, based on 450 students and 40.43 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Minnesota median for the same school level is 13.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Wadena-Deer Creek Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Wadena-Deer Creek Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Wadena-Deer Creek School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Wadena-Deer Creek Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
52.2% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Wadena-Deer Creek Elementary in?
Wadena-Deer Creek Elementary is part of Wadena-Deer Creek School District, based in Wadena, MN, which operates 3 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Wadena-Deer Creek Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Wadena-Deer Creek Senior High (0.3 mi), Wadena-Deer Creek 5th and 6th Grade (0.3 mi), Freshwater Wadena ALC (0.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.