Enrollment
17
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Shakopee, MN
Tokata Alc Independent Study
Federal NCES profile for Tokata Alc Independent Study, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 273300005463
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tokata Alc Independent Study earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 63.2%
- free-lunch eligible
- 17
- students enrolled
School address
District: Shakopee Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 273300005463 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Free-lunch eligible
63.2%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
+48% vs state
What stands out at Tokata Alc Independent Study
Tokata Alc Independent Study is a higher-need, small high school in Shakopee, Minnesota, enrolling 17 students.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 63.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 17 puts it in the smaller third of Minnesota schools by headcount.
Its student body is led by White (47%) and African American (29%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 66/100).
The surrounding Shakopee Public School District spends $12,044 per pupil, 21% below the Minnesota average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Shakopee Public School District also operates Shakopee High School (2,823 students) and Shakopee West Middle School (899 students) alongside Tokata Alc Independent Study.
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 Tokata Alc Independent Study compares
Tokata Alc Independent Study on the metrics families compare, against Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.2% | ▲ 48% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 17 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17
Bigger than 2% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
63.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% above the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Funding equity
$12,044
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.
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 47.1%
African American 29.4%
Two or More 17.6%
Hispanic or Latino 5.9%
Largest group: White at 47.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.7, Tokata Alc Independent Study is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Shakopee Public School District, which includes Tokata Alc Independent Study.
$12,044
Per student
-21%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.4%
State 62.8%
Federal 6.8%
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 Tokata Alc Independent Study Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shakopee High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Shakopee West Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Shakopee East Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Jackson Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Eagle Creek Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Tokata Alc Independent Study's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,823
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 899
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 828
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 683
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 625
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar high 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.
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Tokata Alc Independent Study
How many students attend Tokata Alc Independent Study?
Tokata Alc Independent Study has 17 students enrolled. It is a high school in Shakopee, MN.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Tokata Alc Independent Study?
63.2% of students at Tokata Alc Independent Study are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tokata Alc Independent Study?
The largest demographic group at Tokata Alc Independent Study is White at 47.1% of enrollment, in Shakopee, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tokata Alc Independent Study?
Tokata Alc Independent Study has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
Is Tokata Alc Independent Study a good school?
Tokata Alc Independent Study earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. 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 Shakopee Public School District?
Besides Tokata Alc Independent Study, Shakopee Public School District also operates Shakopee High School (2,823 students), Shakopee West Middle School (899 students), and Shakopee East Middle School (828 students). See the Shakopee Public School District district page for the complete list.
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