Serving 176 students in grades 4-6, Waubun Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 4-6
- Enrollment: 176 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
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Waubun Elementary School's student population of 176 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 66% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
176 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Motto
One Team. One Goal. Student Success.
Waubun Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Waubun Elementary School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1478 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
82%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
2%
12%
Black
n/a
12%
White
16%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is Waubun Elementary School's ranking?
Waubun Elementary School is ranked #1478 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Waubun Elementary School?
176 students attend Waubun Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Waubun Elementary School students are American Indian, 16% of students are White, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Waubun Elementary School?
Waubun Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Waubun Elementary School offer ?
Waubun Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 4-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Waubun Elementary School part of?
Waubun Elementary School is part of Waubun-Ogema-White Earth Schools.
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