LEAF RIVER ACADEMY

www.fed.k12.mn.us/

24 Students

Other K - 12th

School Overview

Leaf River Academy, located in Deer Creek, Minnesota, operates as a specialized educational facility under the oversight of Independent School District 544 (Fergus Falls Public Schools). The academy is designed to provide a structured, supportive learning environment for students who may require alternative approaches to traditional classroom settings. By focusing on individualized instruction and personalized academic support, the school aims to help students overcome barriers to learning, improve their behavioral and social-emotional outcomes, and successfully progress toward graduation.

As an extension of the Fergus Falls school system, the academy emphasizes the development of essential life skills alongside a core curriculum. The staff works closely with students to create a consistent and encouraging atmosphere that prioritizes student engagement and academic accountability. By maintaining a smaller, specialized setting, Leaf River Academy is able to offer the targeted interventions necessary to ensure that all students have the opportunity to achieve their educational goals and prepare for their post-secondary futures.

Total Students

3.5

Full-Time Teachers

6.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

45.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for LEAF RIVER ACADEMY
Demographic	Student Count
White	20
Hispanic	1
Two or More	3

White
20 (83.3 %)
Two or More
3 (12.5 %)
Hispanic
1 (4.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Special Education School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Freshwater Education District
Phone:	(218)631-3505
Website:	http://www.fed.k12.mn.us/
Grade Range:	K - 12th
Total Students:	24
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	3.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	6.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	11
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 2 2

Grade 3 1

Grade 4 2

Grade 5 6

Grade 6 5

Grade 7 6

Grade 8 2