- Enrollment
- 3,514
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Tonka Online grew from 76 students in 2022-23 to 94 in 2023-24 (+23.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 4.4 → 3.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+18 students YoY 271167005003 · Minnetonka, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
97 enr · 24.3:1 · 21.1% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Minnetonka Senior High (3,514 students)
Tonka Online grew from 76 students in 2022-23 to 94 in 2023-24 (+23.7%). Teacher FTE lost 4.4 → 3.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Tonka Online in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Minnetonka Sen
Minnetonka Senior High
3,514 students
- Minnetonka Eas 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
- This school 97
Tonka Online
97 students
What this shows Tonka Online reports 97 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tonka Online compares
Tonka Online is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$14,594
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
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.
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
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 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
- 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
Nationwide other 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 (~97 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 76 (2022-23) → 94 (2023-24), up 18.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.