WADENA-DEER CREEK ELEMENTARY

Elementary No virtual instruction WADENA, MN Grades PK–04 Town: Remote N SchoolScore™ A (80)
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WADENA-DEER CREEK ELEMENTARY
WADENA, MN 56482
Elementary No virtual instruction Grades PK–04 SchoolScore™ A (80)
450
Students
40.4
Teachers
11.1:1
Student:Teacher
(218)632-2400
Phone
http://www.wdc2155.k12.mn.us
Website

WADENA-DEER CREEK ELEMENTARY is a public school administered by the WADENA-DEER CREEK SCHOOL DISTRICT district in WADENA, MINNESOTA, providing education at the Elementary level for students in grades PK–04.

Key statistics: 450 students enrolled; a 11.1:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Town: Remote by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs Minnesota Elementary School Average
Enrollment
450.0
State avg: 392.0
▲ 15% better
Student:Teacher Ratio
11.13:1
State avg: 13.5:1
▼ 18% better
Free Lunch %
52.2%
State avg: 45.6%
▲ 14% worse
School Details
School Name
WADENA-DEER CREEK ELEMENTARY
NCESSCH ID
270002200431
State School ID
MN-012155-012155002
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
215 COLFAX AVE SW
City
WADENA
State
Minnesota
ZIP Code
56482
County
Wadena County
Metro Area
N
Metro Type
–
Locale
Town: Remote
Cong. District
2707
State Leg. Upper
27005
State Leg. Lower
2705B
Latitude
46.44049
Longitude
-95.14258
Grades Offered
Pre-K Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th
👥
450
Total Students
👩‍🏫
40.4
Teachers FTE
📐
11.1:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
40.4
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)40.4
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 235 52.2%
Not Applicable 173 38.4%
District Info
District Name
WADENA-DEER CREEK SCHOOL DISTRICT
LEAID
2700022
State LEA ID
MN-012155
Phone
(218)632-2155
Website
http://www.wdc2155.k12.mn.us/
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
WADENA
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$18,003K
Federal Revenue
$2,214K
State Revenue
$12,571K
Local Revenue
$3,218K
Total Expenditure
$19,381K
Instruction Exp.
$10,044K
Support Services
$5,300K
Other Current Exp.
$1,079K
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Geographic

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Public schools within ~12 miles of WADENA-DEER CREEK ELEMENTARY

1
WADENA-DEER CREEK SENIOR HIGH
WADENA · High
0.3 mi
2
WADENA-DEER CREEK 5TH AND 6TH GRADE
WADENA · Middle
0.3 mi
3
Freshwater Wadena ALC
WADENA · Not reported
0.7 mi
4
Freshwater Education District ALC
WADENA · High
1.5 mi
5
White Pine Academy
WADENA · High
1.5 mi
6
EARLY CHILDHOOD SPECIAL EDUCATION
WADENA · Prekindergarten
1.5 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about WADENA-DEER CREEK ELEMENTARY, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend WADENA-DEER CREEK ELEMENTARY?
450 students are enrolled at WADENA-DEER CREEK ELEMENTARY, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does WADENA-DEER CREEK ELEMENTARY have?
WADENA-DEER CREEK ELEMENTARY has 40.4 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.1:1.
What grades does WADENA-DEER CREEK ELEMENTARY serve?
WADENA-DEER CREEK ELEMENTARY serves grades PK through 04.
Is WADENA-DEER CREEK ELEMENTARY a charter school?
WADENA-DEER CREEK ELEMENTARY is not a charter school.
What metro area is WADENA-DEER CREEK ELEMENTARY located in?
WADENA-DEER CREEK ELEMENTARY is located in the N metropolitan area.
What school district does WADENA-DEER CREEK ELEMENTARY belong to?
WADENA-DEER CREEK ELEMENTARY is part of the WADENA-DEER CREEK SCHOOL DISTRICT school district.
How much does WADENA-DEER CREEK SCHOOL DISTRICT spend per student?
The WADENA-DEER CREEK SCHOOL DISTRICT district spends approximately $43,068,889 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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