C−
Waubun-Ogema-White Earth Public Schools
Public school districtGrades PK–12Regional · 17 towns
Serves White Earth, Maple Grove, Waubun, Oakland, Ogema, Callaway, Little Elbow, Lake Grove, Round Lake, Popple Grove, La Garde, Flom, Eagle View, Rosedale, Spring Creek, Forest and Riceville, and parts of Pembina.
Students
727
Schools
4
Spent per student
$17,767
MN $17,091
Students per teacher
11:1
Free or reduced lunch
64%
Debt
$11.3M
fiscal 2024
What stands out about Waubun-Ogema-White Earth Public Schools
- School Grade C−: better than 18% of Minnesota districts
- Math proficiency 25 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 21 pts below the state
- Graduation rate (4-year) 20 pts below the state
- 11 students per teacher
- Enrollment up 8.7% since 2020
- Debt of $11.3M, about $15,480 per student
Where would my kid go?
The school path for Winger.
PK–6Win-E-Mac ElementaryWin-E-Mac School District
7–12Win-E-Mac SecondaryWin-E-Mac School District
Test scores vs. MN
2020–21Math proficiency19%
State average 44.2%
Reading / language arts32%
State average 52.5%
Graduation rate (4-year)64%
State average 84.4%
Where the money goes
fiscal 2024$17,767 per student · 4% above MN
Spending
Classroom instruction 60%Support & administration 35%Other 5%
Paid for by
Local (mostly property tax) 10%State 63%Federal 27%
U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances.
Enrollment over time
669’20
696’21
728’22
741’23
727’24
Up 8.7% since 2020.
Students
American Indian/Alaska Native 80%White 15%Two or more races 4%Hispanic 1%Asian <1%
Schools in the district
4 public schools.
Towns served
Nearby districts
Compare spending and schools next door.
District facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES directory and district boundaries) and the U.S. Census Bureau school finance survey. Test scores and graduation: EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Neighbor ratings are opinions.