Serving 34 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Tonka Online K-5 ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥50% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 34 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in MN
- Math Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tonka Online K-5 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Tonka Online K-5's student population of 34 students has declined by 81% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has declined by 66% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
34 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
School Rankings
Tonka Online K-5 ranks within the top 30% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tonka Online K-5 is 0.59, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#378 out of 1773 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
13:1
American Indian
3%
2%
Asian
3%
7%
Hispanic
23%
12%
Black
3%
12%
White
59%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tonka Online K-5's ranking?
Tonka Online K-5 is ranked #378 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Tonka Online K-5?
34 students attend Tonka Online K-5.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Tonka Online K-5 students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Tonka Online K-5?
Tonka Online K-5 has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Tonka Online K-5 offer ?
Tonka Online K-5 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Tonka Online K-5 part of?
Tonka Online K-5 is part of Minnetonka Public School District.
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