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#15 of 1,992 schools in MN

Top 1% in state

Chatfield Elementary School

Elementary School · Chatfield Public Schools · Chatfield, MN

An elementary school in Chatfield, MN where students score 16 points above what's typical for similar communities.

11555 HILLSIDE DR SE, Chatfield, MN 55923

  • Math 69% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 71% proficient (2022)
  • 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.6Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change+0.33 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendStable
Academics9.5Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency69% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency71% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency70% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)54% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+16.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile92th
Resources & Environment7.7Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.7:1
District spending per student$12,548
Chronic Absenteeism14.8%

Students at Chatfield Elementary School score 70% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.

Math Proficiency69%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency71%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 6 points since 2019, to 70% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
70%
ELA
79%
2010
Math
52%
ELA
71%
2011
Math
74%
ELA
76%
2012
Math
57%
ELA
50%
2013
Math
74%
ELA
66%
2014
Math
78%
ELA
78%
2015
Math
80%
ELA
81%
2016
Math
81%
ELA
81%
2017
Math
75%
ELA
79%
2018
Math
74%
ELA
78%
2019
Math
74%
ELA
78%
2020*
Math
60%
ELA
67%
2021*
Math
60%
ELA
67%
2022
Math
69%
ELA
71%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 73% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

27.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Chatfield Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 4Car-Dependent
  • Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low75/100K

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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

$93,446

Median home value

$251,100

Median rent

$709/mo

College educated

33%

Homeownership

88.1%

Poverty rate

5.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55923; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

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Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Chatfield Public Schools

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#1 of 2
District spending per student
$12,548NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
5.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Chatfield Elementary School is listed in CHATFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Chatfield Elementary School

Chatfield Elementary School is a public elementary school in Chatfield, MN, part of Chatfield Public Schools, serving approximately 445 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 out of 10 and ranks #15 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Chatfield Elementary School

What grades does Chatfield Elementary School serve?

Chatfield Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Chatfield Elementary School?

Chatfield Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 445 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Chatfield Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Chatfield Elementary School is 12.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Chatfield Elementary School rank in MN?

Chatfield Elementary School ranks #15 of 1,992 schools in MN.

What is Chatfield Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Chatfield Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 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 Chatfield Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Chatfield Elementary School has 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Chatfield Elementary School a charter school?

No, Chatfield Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Chatfield Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Chatfield Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Chatfield Elementary School?

27.4% of students at Chatfield Elementary School 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 – 6th
Enrollment
445
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
35
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Fillmore County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
14.8%
Area population (ZIP 55923)
4,387
Area average commute
22.6 min
Area median age
40.7
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 55923; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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