Enrollment
389
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Eden Prairie, MN
Eden Prairie Online Secondary
Federal NCES profile for Eden Prairie Online Secondary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 271422005194
👥 S:T ratio 66
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Eden Prairie Online Secondary earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Minnesota schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #7 of 8
- schools in Eden Prairie · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8.5:1
- small classes for Minnesota
- 47.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Eden Prairie Online Secondary has class sizes smaller than 86% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Eden Prairie Online Secondary ranks #7 of 8 schools in Eden Prairie, MN.
School address
District: Eden Prairie Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 271422005194 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
46.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
8.5:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
-46% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
47.4%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
+11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Eden Prairie Online Secondary compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Eden Prairie Online Secondary
Eden Prairie Online Secondary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, enrolling 389 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 8.5:1, Eden Prairie Online Secondary is leaner than roughly 86% of Minnesota schools and 46% under the state's 15.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 47.4% of students eligible for free meals.
With 389 students, its enrollment sits close to the Minnesota median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Against 305 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #207.
Its student body is led by White (42%) and African American (33%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 69/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 389 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Eden Prairie Public School District also operates Eden Prairie Senior High (2,844 students) and Central Middle School (1,860 students) alongside Eden Prairie Online Secondary.
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 Eden Prairie Online Secondary compares
Eden Prairie Online Secondary on the metrics families compare, against Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 8.5:1 | ▼ 46% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.4% | ▲ 11% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 389 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.5:1
Leaner classes than 94% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
389
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
47.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% above the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
8.5:1
students per teacher
- 46% below state mean
Top 14% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
32.4%
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
$14,759
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,270
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 389 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 42.4%
African American 32.6%
Hispanic or Latino 9.5%
Asian 8.5%
Two or More 6.9%
Largest group: White at 42.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.3, Eden Prairie Online Secondary is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Eden Prairie Public School District, which includes Eden Prairie Online Secondary.
$14,759
Per student
-3%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.5%
State 54.8%
Federal 6.7%
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 Eden Prairie Online Secondary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eden Prairie Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eagle Heights Spanish Immersion | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oak Point Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eden Lake Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Eden Prairie Online Secondary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,844
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,860
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 759
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 684
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 658
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
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 (~389 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Eden Prairie Online Secondary
How many students attend Eden Prairie Online Secondary?
Eden Prairie Online Secondary has 389 students enrolled. It is a public school in Eden Prairie, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eden Prairie Online Secondary?
The student-teacher ratio at Eden Prairie Online Secondary is 8.5:1, which is 46% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 46% 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 Eden Prairie Online Secondary?
47.4% of students at Eden Prairie Online Secondary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Eden Prairie Online Secondary?
The largest demographic group at Eden Prairie Online Secondary is White at 42.4% of enrollment, in Eden Prairie, 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 Eden Prairie Online Secondary?
Eden Prairie Online Secondary has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Eden Prairie Online Secondary rank among schools in Eden Prairie?
By Resource Investment Index, Eden Prairie Online Secondary ranks #7 of 8 schools in Eden Prairie, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Eden Prairie on the city page.
Is Eden Prairie Online Secondary a good school?
Eden Prairie Online Secondary earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Minnesota schools. 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 Eden Prairie Public School District?
Besides Eden Prairie Online Secondary, Eden Prairie Public School District also operates Eden Prairie Senior High (2,844 students), Central Middle School (1,860 students), and Eagle Heights Spanish Immersion (759 students). See the Eden Prairie Public School District district page for the complete list.
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