Enrollment
15
Combined
DISTRICT 12 · STATE 50
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·FRESHWATER EDUCATION DISTRICT·NCES 270001403675
LEAF RIVER ACADEMY
2222 INDUSTRIAL DRIVE, WADENA, MN 56482 · (218) 631-3505 · Wadena County
GRADES KG–12COMBINED41-RURALTITLE ISPECIAL EDUCATION SCHOOL15 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
3.3:1
4 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 4.8:1 · STATE 6.4:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
73%
11 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 | 7% |
| Grade 3 | 3 | 20% |
| Grade 4 | 3 | 20% |
| Grade 5 | 2 | 13% |
| Grade 6 | 3 | 20% |
| Grade 7 | 1 | 7% |
| Grade 8 | 2 | 13% |
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
School pathway
Feeds from
Based on grade levels within Freshwater Education District. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Test scores
MCA 2024-25 . % Meets or Exceeds StandardsEnglish Language Arts
21.4%
own-school result
Math
13.3%
own-school result
State assessment results for this school reflect a specialized student population. The figures above are the school's own reported scores; they are not directly comparable to state averages or to general-enrollment schools, so the usual state-average comparison line is suppressed here.
Source: MCA. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
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 LEAF RIVER ACADEMY ranks
Among K-12 schools| Measure | This school | In Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 15 | #82 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
15
-5 (-25%) vs 2020
+88% since 2010-11, when it was 8
Student : Teacher
3.3:1
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 | 15 | 4.5 | 3.3:1 | 73% (11) |
| 2023-24 | 19 | 4.6 | 4.1:1 | 84% (16) |
| 2022-23 | 24 | 3.5 | 6.8:1 | 75% (18) |
| 2020-21 | 20 | 4 | 5.0:1 | 85% (17) |
| 2017-18 | 15 | 2 | 7.3:1 | 80% (12) |
| 2015-16 | 14 | 2 | 7.0:1 | 71% (10) |
| 2010-11 | 8 | 2 | 4.0:1 | 63% (5) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for LEAF RIVER ACADEMY.
Since 2017-18: students unchanged (15 to 15); teachers up 120% (2 to 4.5).
About LEAF RIVER ACADEMY
In WADENA, Minnesota, part of Wadena County, LEAF RIVER ACADEMY is a school serving multiple grade levels. It had 15 students in 2024-25, spanning kindergarten through 12. That compares with an average of about 50 students for combined schools in Minnesota.
LEAF RIVER ACADEMY is among 5 schools run by Freshwater Education District, which serves 200 students.
At LEAF RIVER ACADEMY, 87% of students are White. Smaller groups are 7% Hispanic and 7% multiracial. Census estimates put Wadena County at about 87% White, close to the school's figure.
The school lists 4.5 full-time-equivalent teachers and a student-to-teacher ratio of 3.3:1. Statewide, combined schools in Minnesota average 6.4:1. Free or reduced-price lunch covers 73% of the student body. On average, public schools in Wadena County report 49%.
The county, Wadena County, is where the school is located. Median household income comes to about $61,467, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 20% of adults, and the poverty rate is about 9%. The county has 17 public schools and about 3,201 students.
White Pine Academy sits less than a tenth of a mile from LEAF RIVER ACADEMY. Inside a five-mile radius, there are 7 other public schools.
The National Center for Education Statistics classifies the school's location as Rural: Fringe, meaning it is in rural territory close to an urban area.
In 2020-21, LEAF RIVER ACADEMY enrolled 20 students. By 2024-25, that number had fallen to 15. The student-to-teacher ratio went down from 5.0:1 to 3.3:1.
This page is a place to ask questions and share updates about open houses, carpools, and field trips at LEAF RIVER ACADEMY. Members of the school community can share what they know.
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
- White Pine AcademyHigh · 11 students
- Elm Tree AcademyCombined · 9 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
- White Pine AcademyHigh · 11 students
Nearby schools
- White Pine Academy0.0 mi · 11
- Elm Tree Academy0.0 mi · 9
- Freshwater Education District ALC0.0 mi · 101
- EARLY CHILDHOOD SPECIAL EDUCATION0.0 mi · 64
- WADENA-DEER CREEK ELEMENTARY1.5 mi · 450
- WADENA-DEER CREEK 5TH AND 6TH GRADE1.7 mi · 159
Frequently asked questions
About LEAF RIVER ACADEMYHow many students attend LEAF RIVER ACADEMY?
LEAF RIVER ACADEMY enrolls approximately 15 students in grades KG-12.
What grades does LEAF RIVER ACADEMY serve?
LEAF RIVER ACADEMY serves grades KG-12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at LEAF RIVER ACADEMY?
The student-to-teacher ratio at LEAF RIVER ACADEMY is approximately 3.3:1 (4 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at LEAF RIVER ACADEMY?
At LEAF RIVER ACADEMY, the student body is approximately 87% White, 7% Hispanic, 7% Two or more.
Who oversees LEAF RIVER ACADEMY?
LEAF RIVER 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.