Very Good
#489 of 1,992 schools in MN
Top 25% in state
Based on limited data
Chatfield Elementary
Elementary School · Belle Plaine Public School District · Belle Plaine, MN
A Belle Plaine Public School District elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 2nd.
330 S MARKET ST, Belle Plaine, MN 56011
- 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on MN statewide data.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
33.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Chatfield Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 47Car-Dependent
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average552/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Belle Plaine), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$99,628
Median home value
$296,400
Median rent
$1,356/mo
College educated
27.5%
Homeownership
85.5%
Poverty rate
2.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 56011; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belle Plaine EcseEnrollment path unverified | 3.6 | PK | 0.0 mi | 39 | Compare → |
| Our Lady of the Prairie SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | PK–6 | 0.5 mi | 31 | Compare → |
| Trinity Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.1private | PK–8 | 0.5 mi | 57 | 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.
Belle Plaine Public School District
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #1 of 5
- District spending per student
- $11,646NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Chatfield Elementary is listed in BELLE PLAINE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Chatfield Elementary
Chatfield Elementary is a public elementary school in Belle Plaine, MN, part of Belle Plaine Public School District, serving approximately 346 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #489 of 1,992 schools in MN. Based on limited data: 40% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Chatfield Elementary
What grades does Chatfield Elementary serve?
Chatfield Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend Chatfield Elementary?
Chatfield Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 346 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chatfield Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Chatfield Elementary is 11.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Chatfield Elementary rank in MN?
Chatfield Elementary ranks #489 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Chatfield Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Chatfield Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Chatfield Elementary a charter school?
No, Chatfield Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Chatfield Elementary a Title I school?
No, Chatfield Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Chatfield Elementary?
33.5% of students at Chatfield 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
- Pre-K – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 346
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Scott County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.0%
- Phone
- (952) 873-2401
- Area population (ZIP 56011)
- 9,672
- Area average commute
- 27.3 min
- Area median age
- 38.8
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 56011; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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