EARLY CHILDHOOD SPECIAL EDUCATION

Freshwater Education District
2222 INDUSTRIAL DRIVE
WADENA, MN 56482
57 Students
Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K
School Overview
The Early Childhood Special Education program located at 910 Ash Ave NE in Wadena, Minnesota, operates under the oversight of the Freshwater Education District. This program is dedicated to supporting the developmental needs of young children who require specialized instruction and therapeutic services. By focusing on early intervention, the school aims to provide a strong educational foundation for children, helping them reach key developmental milestones in a supportive and structured environment tailored to their individual abilities.

As part of the broader Freshwater Education District, the program benefits from a collaborative approach that connects various school districts in the region to share resources and expertise. The school emphasizes a partnership between educators, therapists, and families to create individualized education programs (IEPs) that address the unique cognitive, social, and physical needs of each student. Prospective families can find more information about the district’s mission, enrollment processes, and specific services offered by visiting their official website at http://www.fed.k12.mn.us.
57
Total Students
5.1
Full-Time Teachers
11.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
64.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    47 (82.5 %)
  • Two or More
    4 (7.0 %)
  • Hispanic
    3 (5.3 %)
  • Black
    2 (3.5 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (1.8 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Pre Kindergarten
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: Pre-K - Pre-K
Total Students: 57
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 5.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.2
NSLP Participation:1 No
Qualified Free Lunch: 33
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 4

* 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
Pre-Kindergarten 57
Gender Ratio