Elm Tree Academy

www.fed.k12.mn.us

7 Students

Other 2nd - 12th

School Overview

Elm Tree Academy is a public educational institution located at 401 W Main Street in Deer Creek, Minnesota. Serving as part of the local educational landscape in the 56527 area, the school operates under the jurisdiction of the Bertha-Hewitt School District (as indicated by the "fed" web domain, which corresponds to the district’s official site). The school is designed to provide academic instruction and support services to the students of the Deer Creek community, adhering to the curriculum standards set forth by the state of Minnesota.

The academy functions as a key resource for the local population, focusing on student development and foundational learning within the district. By maintaining its connection to the broader district website, Elm Tree Academy ensures that parents and community members have access to essential school information, calendars, and administrative updates. It reflects the district's broader mission to foster an accessible and effective learning environment for K-12 students in the region.

Total Students

1.4

Full-Time Teachers

5.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

85.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Elm Tree Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	6
American Indian	1

White
6 (85.7 %)
American Indian
1 (14.3 %)

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:	2nd - 12th
Total Students:	7
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	1.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	5.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	6
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 3 1

Grade 4 1

Grade 5 1

Grade 7 1

Grade 8 1

Grade 9 1

Grade 11 1