Enrollment
97
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Minnetonka, MN
Tonka Online
Federal NCES profile for Tonka Online, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 271167005003
👥 S:T ratio 3
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tonka Online earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Minnesota schools.
- #9 of 10
- schools in Minnetonka · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.3:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 21.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Tonka Online has class sizes larger than 91% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tonka Online ranks #9 of 10 schools in Minnetonka, MN.
School address
District: Minnetonka Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 271167005003 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
4.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.3:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
+54% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
21.1%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
-51% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Tonka Online compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Tonka Online
Tonka Online is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Minnetonka, Minnesota, enrolling 97 students.
Class loads run heavy: 24.3:1 is larger than about 91% of Minnesota schools and 54% above the 15.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 21.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 97 puts it in the smaller third of Minnesota schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Among 94 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Minnesota schools statewide, it ranks #72, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (59%) and African American (21%) (diversity index 60/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.0% 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.
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 compares
Tonka Online on the metrics families compare, against Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.3:1 | ▲ 54% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.1% | ▼ 51% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 97 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.3:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
97
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
21.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% 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
24.3:1
students per teacher
- 54% above state mean
Top 91% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
33.0%
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
Counselors0.0 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 58.8%
African American 20.6%
Hispanic or Latino 9.3%
Two or More 7.2%
Asian 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Largest group: White at 58.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.7, Tonka Online is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 18
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Minnetonka Public School District, which includes Tonka Online.
$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 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minnetonka Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Minnetonka East Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Minnetonka West Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Scenic Heights Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Groveland Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tonka Online'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 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 (~97 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Tonka Online
How many students attend Tonka Online?
Tonka Online has 97 students enrolled. It is a public school in Minnetonka, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tonka Online?
The student-teacher ratio at Tonka Online is 24.3:1, which is 54% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 55% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Tonka Online?
21.1% of students at Tonka Online are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tonka Online?
The largest demographic group at Tonka Online is White at 58.8% of enrollment, in Minnetonka, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tonka Online?
Tonka Online has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Tonka Online rank among schools in Minnetonka?
By Resource Investment Index, Tonka Online ranks #9 of 10 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 schools in Minnetonka on the city page.
Is Tonka Online a good school?
Tonka Online earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% 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, 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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