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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·FRESHWATER EDUCATION DISTRICT·NCES 270001404821

Elm Tree Academy

2222 INDUSTRIAL DRIVE, WADENA, MN 56482 · (218) 631-3505 · Wadena County
GRADES 02–12COMBINED41-RURALTITLE ISPECIAL EDUCATION SCHOOL9 STUDENTS
Enrollment
9
Combined
DISTRICT 12 · STATE 50
Student : Teacher
6.3:1
1 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 4.8:1 · STATE 6.4:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
67%
6 students
DISTRICT 66% · STATE 48%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other combined schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 2
1
Grade 4
1
Grade 5
2
Grade 6
2
Grade 8
2
Grade 11
1
Student demographics
White
9100%
DISTRICT 77% · STATE 60%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
889%
Female
111%

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7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
9
+5 (+125%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
6.3:1
was 3.9:1
% White
100%
was 100%
% Hispanic
0%
was 0%
% Black
0%
was 0%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Elm Tree Academy

As an one-room-style K-12 campus in WADENA, Minnesota, Elm Tree Academy caters to 9 students from grades 2 through 12, operated by Freshwater Education District. Enrollment runs roughly 82% below the state mean of about 50.

Across the 5 schools in Freshwater Education District (200 students total), Elm Tree Academy accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

On the student-mix side, Elm Tree Academy reports that 100% of students identify as White, making the school strongly White-majority. By comparison, Wadena County as a whole is about 87% White, so the school skews noticeably more White than its surroundings.

On the resource side, Elm Tree Academy records 1 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 6.3:1. The state averages about 6.4:1, putting this campus right in line with peers. About 67% of enrolled students meet the income threshold for free or reduced-price lunch, a number frequently used as a low-income enrollment indicator. Set against Wadena County (around 49%), the school's rate is noticeably above typical.

In the surrounding community, census data for Wadena County shows median household income runs about $61,467, roughly 20% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 9% of residents live below the federal poverty line. In all, Wadena County runs 17 public schools (combined enrollment of about 3,201 students), of which Elm Tree Academy is one.

EARLY CHILDHOOD SPECIAL EDUCATION is the nearest neighboring public school, about 0.0 miles from this campus. 7 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius.

The campus sits in a rural setting.

Trend over the last 7 years. Over the past 7-year window, the student count expanded 125%: 4 students in 2018 compared to 9 in 2025. The student-to-teacher ratio rose from 3.9:1 in 2018 to 6.3:1 today.

On the community side, the feed for Elm Tree Academy typically covers school events, parent volunteer needs, and clubs. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.

Wadena County at a glance

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Population
14,256
Census ACS
Median income
$61,467
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
20%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
9%
Below federal line
Schools in county
17
3,201 students

Quick facts

School name
Elm Tree Academy
District
Freshwater Education District
Address
2222 INDUSTRIAL DRIVE, WADENA, MN 56482
Phone
(218) 631-3505
County
Wadena County
Level
Combined
Grade range
02–12
Total enrollment
9
Teachers (FTE)
1
Student–teacher ratio
6.3:1
Free/Reduced lunch
6 (67%)
Locale
41-Rural: Fringe
NCES ID
270001404821
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Elm Tree Academy
What is the total enrollment at Elm Tree Academy?
Elm Tree Academy enrolls approximately 9 students in grades 02-12.
What age range does Elm Tree Academy serve?
Elm Tree Academy serves students from grade 02 through grade 12.
How many teachers does Elm Tree Academy have?
Elm Tree Academy employs 1 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 6.3:1.
What is the student diversity at Elm Tree Academy?
Student demographics at Elm Tree Academy are roughly 100% White.
Who oversees Elm Tree Academy?
Elm Tree Academy is overseen by Freshwater Education District in Wadena County.
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