Serving 445 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Chanhassen Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 445 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 70% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 77% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Chanhassen Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Chanhassen Elementary School's student population of 445 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
445 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Chanhassen Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Chanhassen Elementary School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#73 out of 1860 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
4%
7%
Hispanic
6%
11%
Black
7%
12%
White
77%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chanhassen Elementary School's ranking?
Chanhassen Elementary School is ranked #73 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Chanhassen Elementary School often compared to?
Chanhassen Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bluff Creek Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 77% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Chanhassen Elementary School?
445 students attend Chanhassen Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Chanhassen Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Chanhassen Elementary School?
Chanhassen Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Chanhassen Elementary School offer ?
Chanhassen Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Chanhassen Elementary School part of?
Chanhassen Elementary School is part of Eastern Carver County Public School District.
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