Enrollment
830
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Minnetonka, MN
Eagle Ridge Academy Lower School
Federal NCES profile for Eagle Ridge Academy Lower School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 270036404423Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Eagle Ridge Academy Lower School earns 24/100 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 5
- elementary schools in Minnetonka · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.1:1
- students per teacher
- 23.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Eagle Ridge Academy Lower School has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Eagle Ridge Academy Lower School ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Minnetonka, MN.
School address
District: Eagle Ridge Academy Charter School · Minnesota
NCES ID 270036404423 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
55.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.1:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
-4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
23.8%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
-44% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Eagle Ridge Academy Lower School compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Eagle Ridge Academy Lower School
Eagle Ridge Academy Lower School is a large charter elementary school in Minnetonka, Minnesota, enrolling 830 students.
At 15.1:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Minnesota median, within a few percentage points of the 15.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 23.8% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Minnesota, bigger than 91% of state schools at 830 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Among 343 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Minnesota schools statewide, it ranks #291, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Asian (40%) and African American (32%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 69/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 830 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
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 Charter School (702 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 Lower School compares
Eagle Ridge Academy Lower 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 | 15.1:1 | ▼ 4% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.8% | ▼ 44% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 830 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
830
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
23.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% 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
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 55% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
29.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 830 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.1 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
Asian 40.2%
African American 31.6%
White 21.0%
Two or More 4.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%
Largest group: Asian at 40.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.2, Eagle Ridge Academy Lower School is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Eagle Ridge Academy Charter School, which includes Eagle Ridge Academy Lower 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 Lower School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle Ridge Academy Charter School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Eagle Ridge Academy Lower School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 702
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar elementary 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 (~830 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Eagle Ridge Academy Lower School
How many students attend Eagle Ridge Academy Lower School?
Eagle Ridge Academy Lower School has 830 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Minnetonka, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eagle Ridge Academy Lower School?
The student-teacher ratio at Eagle Ridge Academy Lower School is 15.1:1, which is 4% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Eagle Ridge Academy Lower School?
23.8% of students at Eagle Ridge Academy Lower 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 Lower School?
The largest demographic group at Eagle Ridge Academy Lower School is Asian at 40.2% of enrollment, in Minnetonka, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Eagle Ridge Academy Lower School?
Eagle Ridge Academy Lower School has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Eagle Ridge Academy Lower School rank among elementary schools in Minnetonka?
By Resource Investment Index, Eagle Ridge Academy Lower School ranks #5 of 5 elementary 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 elementary schools in Minnetonka on the city page.
Is Eagle Ridge Academy Lower School a good school?
Eagle Ridge Academy Lower School earns 24/100 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 Lower School, Eagle Ridge Academy Charter School also operates Eagle Ridge Academy Charter School (702 students). See the Eagle Ridge Academy Charter School district page for the complete list.
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