- Enrollment
- 101
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Wadena, MN
White Pine Academy
Federal NCES profile for White Pine Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 69/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 270001403297
👥 S:T ratio 78
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 98
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
White Pine Academy earns 69/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of Minnesota schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #1 of 7
- schools in Wadena · Resource Index
- 69
- Resource Index · Higher
- 5.5:1
- small classes for Minnesota
- 75.0%
- free-lunch eligible
White Pine Academy has class sizes smaller than 93% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, White Pine Academy ranks #1 of 7 schools in Wadena, MN.
School address
District: Freshwater Education District · Minnesota
NCES ID 270001403297 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
White Pine Academy held near 12 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 2.4 → 1.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 270001403297 · Wadena, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
11 enr · 5.5:1 · 75.0% lunch · RII 69
Nearest enrollment peer: Freshwater Education District Alc (101 students)
White Pine Academy held near 12 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 2.4 → 1.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
White Pine 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
- Leaf River Aca 15
Leaf River Academy
15 students
- This school 11
White Pine Academy
11 students
- Elm Tree Acade 9
Elm Tree Academy
9 students
What this shows White Pine Academy reports 11 students on the CCD universe file.
How White Pine Academy compares
White Pine Academy held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 5.5:1 | ▼ 65% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.0% | ▲ 75% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 11 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
5.5:1
Leaner classes than 98% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
11
Bigger than 2% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
75.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 75% above the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
5.5:1
students per teacher
- 65% below state mean
Top 7% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 11 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.9%
Two or More 9.1%
Largest group: White at 90.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.5, White Pine Academy is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
How White Pine Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freshwater Education District Alc | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Early Childhood Special Education | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Leaf River Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Elm Tree Academy | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to White Pine 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
- 15
- Students per teacher
- 5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- 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 (~11 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~5.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about White Pine Academy
How many students attend White Pine Academy?
White Pine Academy has 11 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Wadena, MN. CCD year-over-year: 12 (2022-23) → 12 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at White Pine Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at White Pine Academy is 5.5:1, which is 65% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 65% 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 White Pine Academy?
75.0% of students at White Pine Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of White Pine Academy?
The largest demographic group at White Pine Academy is White at 90.9% of enrollment, in Wadena, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for White Pine Academy?
White Pine Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 69/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does White Pine Academy rank among schools in Wadena?
By Resource Investment Index, White Pine Academy ranks #1 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 White Pine Academy, Freshwater Education District also operates Freshwater Education District Alc (101 students), Early Childhood Special Education (64 students), and Leaf River Academy (15 students). See the Freshwater Education District district page for the complete list.