Very Good
#552 of 1,992 schools in MN
Top 28% in state
Bluff Creek Elementary
Elementary School · Eastern Carver County Public School · Chanhassen, MN
An Eastern Carver County Public School elementary school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2300 COULTER BLVD., Chanhassen, MN 55317
- Math 67% proficient (2022)
- Reading 66% proficient (2022)
- 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Bluff Creek Elementary score 66% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 19 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 67% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
20.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Bluff Creek Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Minneapolis map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 24Car-Dependent
- Bike 53Bikeable
- County Safety: Average365/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$133,573
Median home value
$505,300
Median rent
$1,763/mo
College educated
64.3%
Homeownership
82.7%
Poverty rate
3.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55317; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Anicca ProgramEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 1.1 mi | 5 | Compare → |
| Chanhassen ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | K–5 | 2.0 mi | 431 | Compare → |
| St Hubert Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.6private | PK–8 | 2.3 mi | 589 | Compare → |
| Chapel Hill AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.8private | PK–8 | 2.4 mi | 395 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Eastern Carver County Public School
- Schools in district
- 23
- Rank in district
- #7 of 18
- District spending per student
- $13,958NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bluff Creek Elementary is listed in EASTERN CARVER COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bluff Creek Elementary
Bluff Creek Elementary is a public elementary school in Chanhassen, MN, part of Eastern Carver County Public School, serving approximately 479 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #552 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bluff Creek Elementary
What grades does Bluff Creek Elementary serve?
Bluff Creek Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Bluff Creek Elementary?
Bluff Creek Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 479 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bluff Creek Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Bluff Creek Elementary is 14.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bluff Creek Elementary rank in MN?
Bluff Creek Elementary ranks #552 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Bluff Creek Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Bluff Creek Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Bluff Creek Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bluff Creek Elementary has 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Bluff Creek Elementary a charter school?
No, Bluff Creek Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bluff Creek Elementary a Title I school?
No, Bluff Creek Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bluff Creek Elementary?
20.3% of students at Bluff Creek Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 479
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Carver County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.7%
- Phone
- (952) 556-6600
- Area population (ZIP 55317)
- 22,373
- Area average commute
- 21.6 min
- Area median age
- 40.1
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 55317; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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