Enrollment
702
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Minnetonka, MN
Eagle Ridge Academy Charter School
Federal NCES profile for Eagle Ridge Academy Charter School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 270036404108Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Eagle Ridge Academy Charter School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #5 of 10
- schools in Minnetonka · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.7:1
- students per teacher
- 27.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Eagle Ridge Academy Charter School has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Eagle Ridge Academy Charter School ranks #5 of 10 schools in Minnetonka, MN.
School address
District: Eagle Ridge Academy Charter School · Minnesota
NCES ID 270036404108 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
42.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.7:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
27.2%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
-36% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Eagle Ridge Academy Charter School compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Eagle Ridge Academy Charter School
Eagle Ridge Academy Charter School is a large charter combined-grade school in Minnetonka, Minnesota, enrolling 702 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Minnesota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 27.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 702 puts it in the larger third of Minnesota schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Against 420 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #209.
Its student body is led by White (37%) and African American (36%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 69/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 351 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
17.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Eagle Ridge Academy Charter School spends $10,248 per pupil, 33% below the Minnesota average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district, Eagle Ridge Academy Charter School, also runs Eagle Ridge Academy Lower School (830 students).
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Eagle Ridge Academy Charter School compares
Eagle Ridge Academy Charter School on the metrics families compare, against Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.7:1 | ▲ 6% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.2% | ▼ 36% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 702 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
702
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
27.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 67% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
17.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,248
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,270
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 351 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
30
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 37.2%
African American 36.3%
Asian 18.2%
Two or More 4.4%
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 37.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.3, Eagle Ridge Academy Charter School is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Eagle Ridge Academy Charter School, which includes Eagle Ridge Academy Charter School.
$10,248
Per student
-33%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-38%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 3.9%
State 85.9%
Federal 10.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Eagle Ridge Academy Charter School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle Ridge Academy Lower School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Eagle Ridge Academy Charter School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 830
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Minnesota, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~702 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Eagle Ridge Academy Charter School
How many students attend Eagle Ridge Academy Charter School?
Eagle Ridge Academy Charter School has 702 students enrolled. It is a public school in Minnetonka, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eagle Ridge Academy Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Eagle Ridge Academy Charter School is 16.7:1, which is 6% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Eagle Ridge Academy Charter School?
27.2% of students at Eagle Ridge Academy Charter School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Eagle Ridge Academy Charter School?
The largest demographic group at Eagle Ridge Academy Charter School is White at 37.2% of enrollment, in Minnetonka, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Eagle Ridge Academy Charter School?
Eagle Ridge Academy Charter School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Eagle Ridge Academy Charter School rank among schools in Minnetonka?
By Resource Investment Index, Eagle Ridge Academy Charter School ranks #5 of 10 schools in Minnetonka, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Minnetonka on the city page.
Is Eagle Ridge Academy Charter School a good school?
Eagle Ridge Academy Charter School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Eagle Ridge Academy Charter School?
Besides Eagle Ridge Academy Charter School, Eagle Ridge Academy Charter School also operates Eagle Ridge Academy Lower School (830 students). See the Eagle Ridge Academy Charter School district page for the complete list.
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