Chatfield Elementary

Chatfield Elementary serves 346 students from prekindergarten through second grade in Belle Plaine, Minnesota. With 30 full-time equivalent teachers, the school maintains an excellent student-teacher ratio of 11.5:1, allowing for more individualized attention during these crucial early learning years. The school has earned a solid 7.2 out of 10 rating from MySchoolScout and ranks #360 out of 2,027 elementary schools statewide, placing it in the 82nd percentile among Minnesota schools.

This strong performance reflects the school's commitment to providing quality early childhood education during the foundational prekindergarten through second grade years. Chatfield Elementary serves families in a stable community where the median household income reaches $98,692 and the poverty rate remains low at just 2.0%. The neighborhood's median home value of $287,900 reflects a middle-class area, while 27% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher.

This economic stability often translates into strong family support for education and student achievement. As an early elementary school focusing exclusively on the youngest learners, Chatfield Elementary plays a vital role in establishing strong academic foundations. The school operates within Belle Plaine's town setting in Scott County, serving a community of nearly 9,600 residents who value educational excellence for their children's earliest school experiences.