At a glance
Reported students
308
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
28.2
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
10.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–02
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Minnesota elementary enrollment
38th percentile
Compared with 1,010 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
255
Chatfield Elementary: 308 reported students.
State peer staffing position
20th percentile
10.9:1 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
- 340
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23.26
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.6:1
What the reported data says about Chatfield Elementary
Chatfield Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK–02 in Belle Plaine. It is one of 7 current school records connected to Belle Plaine Public School District. NCES reports 308 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,010 elementary schools in Minnesota with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 389 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 38th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 10.9:1, 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 White (81.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (8.8%). English learners represent 2.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 25.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Chatfield Elementary
- 1How do the reported 10.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 28.2 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
- 2.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 25.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 30.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.25
- 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
- White81.8%
- Hispanic8.8%
- Black2.3%
- Asian1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial5.5%
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 Belle Plaine Public School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Oak Crest Elementary
Elementary · Grades 03–06
432 reported students
Belle Plaine Junior High
Middle · Grades 07–08
255 reported students
Belle Plaine Senior High
High · Grades 09–12
475 reported students
Belle Plaine ECSE
Other · Grades PK–PK
42 reported students
Belle Plaine Transitions/Work Exper
High · Grades 09–12
10 reported students
Early Childhood Program
Other · Grades PK–PK
0 reported students
Public schools near Chatfield Elementary
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Crest Elementary Elementary · Belle Plaine Public School District | 03–06 | 432 | 1 mi |
| Jordan Elementary Elementary · Jordan Public School District | PK–04 | 701 | 6.9 mi |
| SW Metro East Union Level 4 Elementary · Southwest Metro Intermediate 288 | KG–08 | 14 | 8.3 mi |
| SW Metro Reflections K-6 Elementary · Southwest Metro Intermediate 288 | KG–06 | 4 | 8.3 mi |
| Minnesota New Country Elementary Elementary · Charter · Minnesota New Country School | KG–06 | 81 | 9.2 mi |
| Raven Stream Elementary Elementary · New Prague Area Schools | PK–05 | 542 | 9.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Chatfield Elementary
What grades does Chatfield Elementary serve?
Chatfield Elementary reports grades PK–02 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Belle Plaine Public School District.
How many students attend Chatfield Elementary?
Chatfield Elementary reported 308 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 38th percentile among 1,010 Minnesota elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 340 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Chatfield Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 10.9:1, based on 308 students and 28.2 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 Chatfield Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Chatfield Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Belle Plaine Public School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Chatfield Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
30.2% 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 Chatfield Elementary in?
Chatfield Elementary is part of Belle Plaine Public School District, based in Belle Plaine, MN, which operates 7 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Chatfield Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Oak Crest Elementary (1 mi), Jordan Elementary (6.9 mi), SW Metro East Union Level 4 (8.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.