Chatfield Public Schools School District
School District · Chatfield, Minnesota
Avg Rating
7.9
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 2 high
Enrollment
885
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.3:1
Avg Rating
7.9
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 2 high
Enrollment
885
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.3:1
Evaluating Chatfield Public Schools?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Chatfield Public Schools as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Chatfield Elementary School
Chatfield · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Chatfield Secondary
Chatfield · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Minnesota rank
#29 of 386
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.7
above Minnesota avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,548
$2,060 vs Minnesota median
District size
885 students
Typical than Minnesota median
Top-Rated Schools in Chatfield Public Schools
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (2 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chatfield Elementary School | 9.2 / 10 |
| 2 | Chatfield Secondary | 6.6 / 10 |
See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Chatfield Public Schools
Chatfield Public Schools is a Chatfield, Minnesota school district serving 3 schools.The district educates 885 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.3:1. District-level spending was $12,548 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 7.9/10, Chatfield Public Schools is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Chatfield Elementary School, which has a composite score of 9.2/10.
In standardized testing, Chatfield Public Schools students show an average math proficiency of 63.8% and ELA proficiency of 67.0%.
The district includes 1 elementary school, and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Chatfield Public Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Chatfield Public Schools with test data.
Schools in Chatfield Public Schools
3 schoolsElementary Schools1
High Schools2
District Details
- State
- Minnesota
- City
- Chatfield
- Total Enrollment
- 885
- Teachers (FTE)
- 62
- District spending per student
- $12,548NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 5.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Chatfield Public Schools?
Chatfield Public Schools has 3 schools in total — 1 elementary, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Chatfield Public Schools?
The average composite rating for Chatfield Public Schools is 7.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Chatfield Public Schools?
Chatfield Public Schools's district-level spending was $12,548 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Chatfield Public Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Chatfield Public Schools is 14.3:1.
What is the top-rated school in Chatfield Public Schools?
Chatfield Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Chatfield Public Schools with a composite score of 9.2/10.
What are the test scores in Chatfield Public Schools?
Across schools in Chatfield Public Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 63.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 67.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Chatfield Public Schools compare to other districts in Minnesota?
Chatfield Public Schools has an average school rating of 7.9/10 across 3 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Minnesota by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 63.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 67.0%
How we rate schools
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Minnesota Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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