Eagle Ridge Academy in Eden Prairie, Minnesota on DonorsChoose

{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Eagle Ridge Academy","outOfStateSupporters":18.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10082326,"projectId":9471992,"letterContent":"Thank you for donating to our classroom. The students have been excited to use binoculars and handheld microscopes. When we went bird watching during our animal classification unit there were squeals of delight when they found out they were using binoculars. Students gazed through the binoculars and made observations not just of birds, but of all the other objects they were able to see enlarged. During our human body unit, we learn that all living things are made up of cells which are microscopic. While my third graders aren't looking at cells, I like them to be able to explore how microscopes work. In the past I have just had bigger microscopes that are difficult for third graders to use independently. Your donation allowed them to have access to easy-to-use microscopes, so they could be successful independently. They had eager faces and endless curiosity as they looked through the variety of microscopes. \r\n\r\nI am excited to use these tools and the telescope kit in our upcoming unit. When we learn about how light works, we explore different types of lenses. Students will be able to see examples of concave and convex lenses in use instead of just hearing about how they work differently. \r\n\r\nThank you for donating to benefit the students in my classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1754939476776,"projectUrl":"project/science-sparks-success/9471992/","projectTitle":"Science Sparks Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rau","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10082326_orig.jpg?crop=1025,1025,x167,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753986220910","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10082326"},{"teacherId":7939755,"projectId":5687243,"letterContent":"I wanted to take a moment to share how your generous donation has significantly impacted my professional development. Thanks to your support, I've been able to deepen my understanding of how the brain learns to read and enhance my instructional strategies. These resources have provided me with the latest evidence-based practices in literacy instruction, which I have already begun to implement in my work with students and educators.\r\n\r\nThe materials have not only improved my ability to plan and deliver effective interventions for students, but they've also strengthened my role as a literacy coach. I am now better equipped to lead staff development sessions, helping other educators build their knowledge and confidence in structured literacy practices.\r\n\r\nYour donation has truly empowered me to continue growing as a professional, and in turn, I'm able to make a greater impact on the students and teachers I work with. Thank you again for your support—it is making a real difference.","fullyFundedDate":1628782413644,"projectUrl":"project/unlocking-the-code-for-students-and-teac/5687243/","projectTitle":"Unlocking the Code for Students and Teachers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gordon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7939755_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1628826197806","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7939755"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_75421","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":300,"numTeachers":41,"percentFrplEligible":36,"percentAsian":19,"percentBlack":32,"percentWhite":38,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":4,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"K - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"7.3:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":false,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_SMALL"},"inStateSupporters":81.6,"schoolId":75421,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Eagle Ridge Academy on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Eagle Ridge Academy","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/minnesota/minnesota-department-of-education/eagle-ridge-academy/75421"}

About this school

Eagle Ridge Academy is an urban public school in Eden Prairie, Minnesota that is part of Minnesota Department of Education. It serves 300 students in grades K - 12 with a student/teacher ratio of 7.3:1. Its teachers have had 39 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades K - 12

300 Students

41 Teachers

11111 Bren Rd W

Eden Prairie, MN 55343 View local requests

http://www.eagleridgeacademy.org

Evidence-based impact

Inspire teachers to stay in the classroom and boost student achievement.¹

Give to this school

Ms. Vero, a DonorsChoose teacher for 9 years.

Kindergarten teacher at PS81 - Robert J. Christen School in Bronx, NY

Eagle Ridge Academy Teachers on DonorsChoose

DonorsChoose is the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

As a teacher-founded nonprofit, we're trusted by thousands of teachers and supporters across the country. Each classroom request for funding was created by a classroom teacher and reviewed by the DonorsChoose team.

See how DonorsChoose works

Eagle Ridge Academy Demographics

36%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

55%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Eagle Ridge Academy Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

DonorsChoose makes it easy for anyone to help a teacher in need, moving us closer to a nation where students in every community have the tools and experiences they need for a great education.