Chatfield Elementary School serves 340 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 340 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Chatfield Elementary School's student population of 340 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
340 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Chatfield Elementary School is 0.29, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
7%
11%
Black
2%
12%
White
84%
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
24%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Chatfield Elementary School?
340 students attend Chatfield Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Chatfield Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Chatfield Elementary School?
Chatfield Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Chatfield Elementary School offer ?
Chatfield Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Chatfield Elementary School part of?
Chatfield Elementary School is part of Belle Plaine Public School District.
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