- Enrollment
- 101
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Wadena, MN
Leaf River Academy
Federal NCES profile for Leaf River Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 270001403675
👥 S:T ratio 80
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 97
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Leaf River Academy earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of Minnesota schools.
- #2 of 7
- schools in Wadena · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 5:1
- small classes for Minnesota
- 58.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Leaf River Academy has class sizes smaller than 94% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Leaf River Academy ranks #2 of 7 schools in Wadena, MN.
School address
District: Freshwater Education District · Minnesota
NCES ID 270001403675 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Leaf River Academy shrank from 24 students in 2022-23 to 19 in 2023-24 (-20.8%).
Teacher FTE added 3.5 → 4.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-5 students YoY 270001403675 · Wadena, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
15 enr · 5:1 · 58.3% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Freshwater Education District Alc (101 students)
Leaf River Academy shrank from 24 students in 2022-23 to 19 in 2023-24 (-20.8%). Teacher FTE added 3.5 → 4.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Leaf River Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Freshwater Edu
Freshwater Education District Alc
101 students
- Early Childhoo
Early Childhood Special Education
64 students
- This school 15
Leaf River Academy
15 students
- White Pine Aca 11
White Pine Academy
11 students
- Elm Tree Acade 9
Elm Tree Academy
9 students
What this shows Leaf River Academy reports 15 students on the CCD universe file.
How Leaf River Academy compares
Leaf River Academy is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 5:1 | ▼ 68% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.3% | ▲ 36% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 15 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
5:1
Leaner classes than 98% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
15
Bigger than 2% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% above the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
5:1
students per teacher
- 68% below state mean
Top 6% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
60.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 15 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 73.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 86.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.7%
Hispanic or Latino 6.7%
Two or More 6.7%
Largest group: White at 86.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.9, Leaf River Academy is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
How Leaf River Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freshwater Education District Alc | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Early Childhood Special Education | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| White Pine Academy | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Elm Tree Academy | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Leaf River Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 64
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 11
- Students per teacher
- 5.5:1
- Resource Index
- 69/100
- Enrollment
- 9
- Students per teacher
- 9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~15 students)
Frequently asked questions about Leaf River Academy
How many students attend Leaf River Academy?
Leaf River Academy has 15 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Wadena, MN. CCD year-over-year: 24 (2022-23) → 19 (2023-24), down 5.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Leaf River Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Leaf River Academy is 5:1, which is 68% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 68% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Leaf River Academy?
58.3% of students at Leaf River Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Leaf River Academy?
The largest demographic group at Leaf River Academy is White at 86.7% of enrollment, in Wadena, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Leaf River Academy?
Leaf River Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Leaf River Academy rank among schools in Wadena?
By Resource Investment Index, Leaf River Academy ranks #2 of 7 schools in Wadena, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Wadena on the city page.
What other schools are in Freshwater Education District?
Besides Leaf River Academy, Freshwater Education District also operates Freshwater Education District Alc (101 students), Early Childhood Special Education (64 students), and White Pine Academy (11 students). See the Freshwater Education District district page for the complete list.