Enrollment
9
Combined
DISTRICT 12 · STATE 50
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
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Not graded
Schools serving specialized populations are not graded, because state test results are not a fair comparison for them. How grades work
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, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 2 | 1 | 11% |
| Grade 4 | 1 | 11% |
| Grade 5 | 2 | 22% |
| Grade 6 | 2 | 22% |
| Grade 8 | 2 | 22% |
| Grade 11 | 1 | 11% |
Student demographics
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
BeatsExpectations
Not computed for this schoolBeatsExpectations is not computed for specialized-population schools (schools for the deaf or blind, therapeutic and behavioral-health placements, juvenile-justice and alternative-education settings, and similar). State ELA/Math proficiency rates are not a comparable metric for these populations, so a demographically-adjusted residual against general-enrollment peers would be misleading. About the methodology →
Where Elm Tree Academy ranks
Among K-12 schools| Measure | This school | In Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 9 | #106 of 137 |
Ranked against other public K-12 schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
9
+4 (+80%) vs 2020
Student : Teacher
6.3:1
was 5.0:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 9 | 1.4 | 6.3:1 | 67% (6) |
| 2023-24 | 7 | 1.3 | 5.5:1 | N/A |
| 2022-23 | 7 | 1.4 | 5.2:1 | N/A |
| 2020-21 | 5 | 1 | 5.0:1 | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 4 | 1 | 3.9:1 | N/A |
| 2015-16 | 4 | 1 | 4.0:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Elm Tree Academy.
Since 2017-18: students up 125% (4 to 9); teachers up 39% (1 to 1.4).
About Elm Tree Academy
Among the schools in WADENA, Minnesota, is Elm Tree Academy, a small combined-grade school. The school serves 9 students in grades 2 through 12 in 2024-25. The average among combined schools in Minnesota is roughly 50 students; this school is 82% smaller than that.
Elm Tree Academy is one school in Freshwater Education District, a system of 5 schools with 200 students.
The student body at Elm Tree Academy is 100% White. Among people living in Wadena County, the White share is about 87%.
Elm Tree Academy's 1.4 full-time-equivalent teachers put its ratio at 6.3:1. For comparison, combined schools in Minnesota average 6.4:1. Eligibility for subsidized school meals is 67%. The average for public schools in Wadena County is 49%.
Census Bureau estimates for Wadena County show that the median household income is $61,467, roughly 20% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 9%. There are 17 public schools in Wadena County, enrolling about 3,201 students in all.
The nearest public school is EARLY CHILDHOOD SPECIAL EDUCATION, at less than a tenth of a mile. Inside a five-mile radius, there are 7 other public schools.
The NCES locale for Elm Tree Academy is Rural: Fringe, which covers schools in rural territory close to an urban area.
Elm Tree Academy reported 5 students in 2020-21 and 9 in 2024-25. Changes that large sometimes follow a school adding or dropping grades, so the two figures may not cover the same grades. By 2024-25, the school had 6.3 students per teacher, compared with 5.0 in 2020-21.
If you have questions about enrollment questions, class placement, and PTA news at Elm Tree Academy, you can post them here. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.
Wadena County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
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
Related schools
Other schools in Freshwater Education District
- Freshwater Education District ALCHigh · 101 students
- EARLY CHILDHOOD SPECIAL EDUCATIONElementary · 64 students
- LEAF RIVER ACADEMYCombined · 15 students
- White Pine AcademyHigh · 11 students
- F.E.D. Royalton Credit RecoveryHigh
- FED Staples-Motley Credit RecoveryHigh
Other schools in WADENA
- WADENA-DEER CREEK SENIOR HIGHHigh · 470 students
- WADENA-DEER CREEK ELEMENTARYElementary · 450 students
- WADENA-DEER CREEK 5TH AND 6TH GRADEMiddle · 159 students
- Freshwater Education District ALCHigh · 101 students
- EARLY CHILDHOOD SPECIAL EDUCATIONElementary · 64 students
- LEAF RIVER ACADEMYCombined · 15 students
Nearby schools
- EARLY CHILDHOOD SPECIAL EDUCATION0.0 mi · 64
- White Pine Academy0.0 mi · 11
- Freshwater Education District ALC0.0 mi · 101
- LEAF RIVER ACADEMY0.0 mi · 15
- WADENA-DEER CREEK ELEMENTARY1.5 mi · 450
- WADENA-DEER CREEK 5TH AND 6TH GRADE1.7 mi · 159
Frequently asked questions
About Elm Tree AcademyWhat 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.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.