At a glance
Reported students
830
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
71.34
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Minnesota elementary enrollment
97th percentile
Compared with 1,010 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
766
Eagle Ridge Academy Lower School: 830 reported students.
State peer staffing position
28th percentile
11.6:1 reported; state peer median 13.3:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 820
- Teachers (FTE)
- 50
- Student–teacher ratio
- 16.4:1
What the reported data says about Eagle Ridge Academy Lower School
Eagle Ridge Academy Lower School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Minnetonka. It is one of 2 current school records connected to Eagle Ridge Academy Charter School. NCES reports 830 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,010 elementary schools in Minnesota with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 389 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 97th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.6:1, below the Minnesota median of 13.3:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Asian (40.2%) and Black (31.6%). English learners represent 7.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 2.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Eagle Ridge Academy Lower School
- 1How do the reported 11.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 71.34 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 7.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 2.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 31.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White21%
- Hispanic2.8%
- Black31.6%
- Asian40.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial4.5%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Eagle Ridge Academy Charter School
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
View all 2 district schools →Public schools near Eagle Ridge Academy Lower School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Creek Valley Elementary Elementary · Edina Public School District | KG–05 | 586 | 2 mi |
| Forest Hills Elementary Elementary · Eden Prairie Public School District | PK–05 | 603 | 2.1 mi |
| Glen Lake Elementary Elementary · Hopkins Public School District | PK–05 | 465 | 2.1 mi |
| Alice Smith Elementary Elementary · Hopkins Public School District | PK–05 | 467 | 2.2 mi |
| Eisenhower Elementary Elementary · Hopkins Public School District | PK–05 | 504 | 2.4 mi |
| Xinxing Academy Elementary · Hopkins Public School District | KG–05 | 238 | 2.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Eagle Ridge Academy Lower School
What grades does Eagle Ridge Academy Lower School serve?
Eagle Ridge Academy Lower School reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Eagle Ridge Academy Charter School.
How many students attend Eagle Ridge Academy Lower School?
Eagle Ridge Academy Lower School reported 830 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 97th percentile among 1,010 Minnesota elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 820 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Eagle Ridge Academy Lower School?
The calculated ratio is 11.6:1, based on 830 students and 71.34 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Minnesota median for the same school level is 13.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Eagle Ridge Academy Lower School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Eagle Ridge Academy Lower School is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Eagle Ridge Academy Lower School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
31.3% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Eagle Ridge Academy Lower School in?
Eagle Ridge Academy Lower School is part of Eagle Ridge Academy Charter School, based in Minnetonka, MN, which operates 2 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Eagle Ridge Academy Lower School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Creek Valley Elementary (2 mi), Forest Hills Elementary (2.1 mi), Glen Lake Elementary (2.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.