Enrollment
25
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Minnetonka, MN
Tonka Online K-5
Federal NCES profile for Tonka Online K-5, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 271167005368
👥 S:T ratio 83
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 92
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tonka Online K-5 earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of Minnesota schools.
- #1 of 5
- elementary schools in Minnetonka · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 4.2:1
- small classes for Minnesota
- 6.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Tonka Online K-5 has class sizes smaller than 96% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tonka Online K-5 ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Minnetonka, MN.
School address
District: Minnetonka Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 271167005368 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
6.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
4.2:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
-73% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
6.5%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
-85% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Tonka Online K-5 compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Tonka Online K-5
Tonka Online K-5 is a lower-poverty, small elementary school in Minnetonka, Minnesota, enrolling 25 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 4.2:1, Tonka Online K-5 is leaner than roughly 96% of Minnesota schools and 73% under the state's 15.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 6.5% free-meal eligibility runs 85% below the Minnesota average.
Enrollment of 25 puts it in the smaller third of Minnesota schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 93% of the 2,334 Minnesota schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Against 16 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #3.
Its student body is led by White (60%) and Hispanic or Latino (28%) (diversity index 56/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 42 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 88.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Minnetonka Public School District also operates Minnetonka Senior High (3,514 students) and Minnetonka East Middle (1,320 students) alongside Tonka Online K-5.
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 Tonka Online K-5 compares
Tonka Online K-5 on the metrics families compare, against Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 4.2:1 | ▼ 73% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 6.5% | ▼ 85% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 25 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
4.2:1
Leaner classes than 99% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
25
Bigger than 3% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
6.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 85% 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
4.2:1
students per teacher
- 73% below state mean
Top 4% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
88.0%
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
$14,080
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
Counselors0.6 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 60.0%
Hispanic or Latino 28.0%
African American 4.0%
Asian 4.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.0%
Largest group: White at 60.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.7, Tonka Online K-5 is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Minnetonka Public School District, which includes Tonka Online K-5.
$14,080
Per student
-8%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.4%
State 55.4%
Federal 5.2%
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 Tonka Online K-5 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minnetonka Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Minnetonka East Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Minnetonka West Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Scenic Heights Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Groveland Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tonka Online K-5's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,514
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,320
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- 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
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 (~25 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~4.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Tonka Online K-5
How many students attend Tonka Online K-5?
Tonka Online K-5 has 25 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Minnetonka, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tonka Online K-5?
The student-teacher ratio at Tonka Online K-5 is 4.2:1, which is 73% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 73% 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 Tonka Online K-5?
6.5% of students at Tonka Online K-5 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tonka Online K-5?
The largest demographic group at Tonka Online K-5 is White at 60.0% of enrollment, in Minnetonka, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tonka Online K-5?
Tonka Online K-5 has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (higher 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 Tonka Online K-5 rank among elementary schools in Minnetonka?
By Resource Investment Index, Tonka Online K-5 ranks #1 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 Tonka Online K-5 a good school?
Tonka Online K-5 earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of 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 Minnetonka Public School District?
Besides Tonka Online K-5, Minnetonka Public School District also operates Minnetonka Senior High (3,514 students), Minnetonka East Middle (1,320 students), and Minnetonka West Middle (1,297 students). See the Minnetonka Public School District district page for the complete list.
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