Waubun-Ogema-White Earth Schools

1013 3rd St
Waubun, MN 56589-0098
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Waubun-Ogema-White Earth Schools ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 727 students in Waubun-Ogema-White Earth Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Waubun-Ogema-White Earth Schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Minnesota public school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,776 Schools
# Students
727 Students
876,311 Students
# Teachers
64 Teachers
57,049 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Waubun-Ogema-White Earth Schools, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 515 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 70% has decreased from 70-79% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MN)
#418 out of 525 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
23%
46%
34%
51%
29%
41%
70%
84%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.34
0.60
% American Indian
80%
2%
% Asian
n/a
7%
% Hispanic
1%
12%
% Black
n/a
12%
% White
15%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
7%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $22,816 is higher than the state median of $17,742. The school district revenue/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,422 is higher than the state median of $18,463. The school district spending/student has grown by 27% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MN)
Total Revenue
$17 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$17 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,816
$17,742
Spending / Student
$23,422
$18,463

Best Waubun-Ogema-White Earth Schools Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ogema Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
212 Uran Street
Ogema, MN 56569
(218) 473-6174
Gr: PK-3 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #22.
Waubun Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1013 3rd St
Waubun, MN 56589
(218) 473-6171
Gr: 4-6 | 162 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #33.
Waubun Secondary
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1013 3rd St
Waubun, MN 56589
(218) 473-6171
Gr: 7-12 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: n/an/a
Waubun Alc
Alternative School
1013 3rd St
Waubun, MN 56589
(218) 473-6173
Gr: 7-12 | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 97%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Waubun-Ogema-White Earth Schools?
Waubun-Ogema-White Earth Schools manages 4 public schools serving 727 students.
What is the rank of Waubun-Ogema-White Earth Schools?
Waubun-Ogema-White Earth Schools is ranked #422 out of 515 school districts in Minnesota (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Minnesota school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Waubun-Ogema-White Earth Schools?
80% of Waubun-Ogema-White Earth Schools students are American Indian, 15% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Waubun-Ogema-White Earth Schools?
Waubun-Ogema-White Earth Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Waubun-Ogema-White Earth Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,422 is higher than the state median of $18,463. The school district spending/student has grown by 27% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 727 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 85%
  • : 70% (Top 50% in MN)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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