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Wadena-Deer Creek Elementary

Wadena, Minnesota · Grades PreK to 4 · Wadena-Deer Creek School District

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About Wadena-Deer Creek Elementary

Wadena-Deer Creek Elementary is a public school in Wadena, Minnesota, serving pre-K through grade 4. Enrollment was 450 in the 2024-25 school year. With about 40.4 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 11.1 students per teacher. Families comparing options will find 7 other schools within 5 miles. Wadena-Deer Creek School District runs 3 schools listed here, including this one. See them all. The surrounding area is classified as a remote town more than 35 miles from a larger urban area.

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School facts

Address	215 Colfax Ave Sw, Wadena, MN 56482
Phone	(218) 632-2400
School district	Wadena-Deer Creek School District
Grades	PreK to 4
Students (2024-25)	450
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	40.4
Students per teacher	11.1
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Elementary
Locale (NCES)	Town, remote, Wadena County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 270002200431). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

Wadena-Deer Creek Senior HighPublic · Grades 7 to 12Wadena · 0.3 mi Wadena-Deer Creek 5th and 6th GradePublic · Grades 5 to 6Wadena · 0.3 mi Freshwater Education District ALCPublic · Grades 6 to 12Wadena · 1.5 mi Elm Tree AcademyPublic · Grades 2 to 12Wadena · 1.5 mi White Pine AcademyPublic · Grades 5 to 12Wadena · 1.5 mi Leaf River AcademyPublic · Grades K to 12Wadena · 1.5 mi Green Meadow SchoolPrivate, Amish · Grades 1 to 8Wadena · 4.6 mi Verndale SecondaryPublic · Grades 7 to 12Verndale, MN · 6.7 mi

The 8 closest public, charter and private schools by straight-line distance, from NCES location data. Listings here are never paid.

Frequently asked questions

What grades does Wadena-Deer Creek Elementary serve?

Wadena-Deer Creek Elementary serves pre-K through grade 4.

How many students attend Wadena-Deer Creek Elementary?

Wadena-Deer Creek Elementary reported 450 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Wadena-Deer Creek Elementary?

About 11.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 450 students and 40.4 teachers in federal data.

Is Wadena-Deer Creek Elementary a public or charter school?

Wadena-Deer Creek Elementary is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Wadena-Deer Creek Elementary in?

Wadena-Deer Creek Elementary is part of Wadena-Deer Creek School District. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/mn/wadena-deer-creek-school-district/

Where is Wadena-Deer Creek Elementary located?

Wadena-Deer Creek Elementary is at 215 Colfax Ave Sw, Wadena, MN 56482. The phone number is (218) 632-2400.

How many other schools are near Wadena-Deer Creek Elementary?

There are 7 other schools within 5 miles of Wadena-Deer Creek Elementary in our directory.