- Enrollment
- 3,514
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Minnetonka, MN
Minnetonka East Middle
Federal NCES profile for Minnetonka East Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 271167000545
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Minnetonka East Middle earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median. It is also one of the largest schools in Minnesota.
- #7 of 18
- public schools in Minnetonka · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.5:1
- students per teacher
- 7.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Minnetonka East Middle has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Minnetonka East Middle ranks #7 of 18 public schools in Minnetonka, MN.
School address
District: Minnetonka Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 271167000545 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+28 students YoY
Minnetonka East Middle held near 1,307 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+28 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 80.5 → 82.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+28 students YoY 271167000545 · Minnetonka, MN Middle · MID · TRAD
1,320 enr · 16.5:1 · 7.7% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Minnetonka Senior High (3,514 students)
Minnetonka East Middle held near 1,307 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+28 headcount). Teacher FTE added 80.5 → 82.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Minnetonka East Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Minnetonka Sen
Minnetonka Senior High
3,514 students
- This school 1,320
Minnetonka East Middle
1,320 students
- Minnetonka Wes 1,297
Minnetonka West Middle
1,297 students
- Scenic Heights 930
Scenic Heights Elementary
930 students
- Groveland Elem 903
Groveland Elementary
903 students
- Minnewashta El 880
Minnewashta Elementary
880 students
What this shows Minnetonka East Middle reports 1,320 students on the CCD universe file.
How Minnetonka East Middle compares
Minnetonka East Middle 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 | 16.5:1 | ▲ 4% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 7.7% | ▼ 82% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,320 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.5:1
Leaner classes than 34% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,320
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
7.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 82% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.5:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 66% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
18.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,594
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.4 FTE
Per 388 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
37
in-school suspensions + 47 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 77.1%
Asian 7.7%
Two or More 6.2%
Hispanic or Latino 5.8%
African American 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 77.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.2, Minnetonka East Middle is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Minnetonka Public School District reports $14,594 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Minnetonka East Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minnetonka Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Minnetonka West Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Scenic Heights Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Groveland Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Minnewashta Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Minnetonka East Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,297
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 930
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 903
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 880
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~1,320 students)
Frequently asked questions about Minnetonka East Middle
How many students attend Minnetonka East Middle?
Minnetonka East Middle has 1,320 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Minnetonka, MN. CCD year-over-year: 1,279 (2022-23) → 1,307 (2023-24), nearly flat (+28).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Minnetonka East Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Minnetonka East Middle is 16.5:1, which is 4% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 5% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Minnetonka East Middle?
7.7% of students at Minnetonka East Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Minnetonka East Middle?
The largest demographic group at Minnetonka East Middle is White at 77.1% of enrollment, in Minnetonka, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Minnetonka East Middle?
Minnetonka East Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Minnetonka East Middle rank among public schools in Minnetonka?
By Resource Investment Index, Minnetonka East Middle ranks #7 of 18 public 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 public schools in Minnetonka on the city page.
What other schools are in Minnetonka Public School District?
Besides Minnetonka East Middle, Minnetonka Public School District also operates Minnetonka Senior High (3,514 students), Minnetonka West Middle (1,297 students), and Scenic Heights Elementary (930 students). See the Minnetonka Public School District district page for the complete list.