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Leaf River Academy

PublicOtherGrades K–12Special Education School

2222 Industrial Drive, Wadena, MN 56482 · (218) 631-3505 · Part of Freshwater Education District

Wadena’s School Grade C+ better than 40% of Minnesota school districts

Directions
Students
15
Students per teacher
3:1
Free or reduced lunch
73%
Setting
Rural
Grades
K–12
The gist

What stands out about Leaf River Academy

  • Math proficiency 34 pts below the state
  • Reading / language arts 43 pts below the state
  • Small classes: 3 students per teacher
  • Enrollment down 25% since 2020–21

Test scores

2020–21
Math proficiency10%
State average 44.3%
Reading / language arts10%
State average 52.5%

Source: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21).

Location

Directions ↗

2222 Industrial Drive, Wadena

Students

Enrollment by grade
Grade 21
Grade 33
Grade 43
Grade 52
Grade 63
Grade 71
Grade 82
Enrollment over time
20’20
19’21
24’22
19’23
15’24

Down 25% since 2020–21.

Who goes here
White 87%Hispanic 7%Two or more races 7%

As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.

Parents talk

Questions and answers about Leaf River Academy from Wadena families.

Other schools in Freshwater Education District

The district →
Early Childhood Special Education
Prekindergarten · Grades PK · Wadena
64 students10:1
Elm Tree Academy
Other · Grades 2–12 · Wadena
9 students6:1
White Pine Academy
High · Grades 5–12 · Wadena
11 students4:1
Freshwater Education District ALC
High · Grades 6–12 · Wadena
D
101 students10:1

School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024–2025 school year. Test scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). A school’s letter is our own summary of its reading and math results against Minnesota’s other public schools; Wadena’s School Grade is built from its districts’ results. Map: © OpenStreetMap contributors.