- Enrollment
- 702
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Eagle Ridge Academy Lower School held near 826 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 55.6 → 62.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 270036404423 · Minnetonka, MN Elementary · MID · CHARTER
830 enr · 15.1:1 · 23.8% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Eagle Ridge Academy Charter School (702 students)
Eagle Ridge Academy Lower School held near 826 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 55.6 → 62.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
How Eagle Ridge Academy Lower School compares
Eagle Ridge Academy Lower School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$10,225
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
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.
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
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 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
Nationwide elementary 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 (~830 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 828 (2022-23) → 826 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
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, 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 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.
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.