- Enrollment
- 830
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+53 students YoY
Eagle Ridge Academy Charter School grew from 661 students in 2022-23 to 714 in 2023-24 (+8.0%).
Teacher FTE added 42.1 → 50.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+53 students YoY 270036404108 · Minnetonka, MN Other · MID · CHARTER
702 enr · 16.7:1 · 27.2% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Eagle Ridge Academy Lower School (830 students)
Eagle Ridge Academy Charter School grew from 661 students in 2022-23 to 714 in 2023-24 (+8.0%). Teacher FTE added 42.1 → 50.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
How Eagle Ridge Academy Charter School compares
Eagle Ridge Academy Charter School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$10,225
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
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.
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
District finance for Eagle Ridge Academy Charter School reports $10,225 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~702 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 661 (2022-23) → 714 (2023-24), up 53.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.