Excellent
#194 of 1,992 schools in MN
Top 10% in state
Jonathan Elementary
Elementary School · Eastern Carver County Public School · Chaska, MN
An Eastern Carver County Public School elementary school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
110300 PIONEER TRAIL W., Chaska, MN 55318
- Math 68% proficient (2022)
- Reading 69% proficient (2022)
- 16:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Jonathan Elementary score 68% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 59%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 69% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 76% (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
17.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Jonathan 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 55Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 58Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated727/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Chaska), 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
$111,781
Median home value
$389,200
Median rent
$1,430/mo
College educated
47.1%
Homeownership
71%
Poverty rate
4.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55318; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.7 mi | 9 | Compare → |
| World Learner Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.5 | 1–8 | 0.7 mi | 203 | Compare → |
| Swmetro Prairie CareEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 0.8 mi | 9 | Compare → |
| Clover Ridge ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | K–5 | 1.4 mi | 631 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Eastern Carver County Public School
- Schools in district
- 23
- Rank in district
- #3 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
Jonathan Elementary is listed in EASTERN CARVER COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Jonathan Elementary
Jonathan Elementary is a public elementary school in Chaska, MN, part of Eastern Carver County Public School, serving approximately 544 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 16:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #194 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Jonathan Elementary
What grades does Jonathan Elementary serve?
Jonathan Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Jonathan Elementary?
Jonathan Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 544 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jonathan Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Jonathan Elementary is 16:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Jonathan Elementary rank in MN?
Jonathan Elementary ranks #194 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Jonathan Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Jonathan Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 Jonathan Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Jonathan Elementary has 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Jonathan Elementary a charter school?
No, Jonathan Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Jonathan Elementary a Title I school?
No, Jonathan Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Jonathan Elementary?
17.5% of students at Jonathan 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
- 544
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Carver County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.8%
- Phone
- (952) 556-6500
- Area population (ZIP 55318)
- 29,884
- Area average commute
- 23.8 min
- Area median age
- 37.9
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 55318; 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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