Excellent
#215 of 1,992 schools in MN
Top 11% in state
La Academia
Elementary School · Eastern Carver County Public School · Chaska, MN
An Eastern Carver County Public School elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
1800 N CHESTNUT ST, Chaska, MN 55318
- Math 52% proficient (2022)
- Reading 57% proficient (2022)
- 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at La Academia score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 9-year record (2014–2022), then recovered 5 points since 2019, reaching 55% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2014-2022) · reading/ELA 53% (multi-year average, 2014-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 18 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
26.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where La Academia 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 18Car-Dependent
- Bike 60Bikeable
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kinder AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | K | 0.0 mi | 43 | Compare → |
| Breakaway AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.9private | K–8 | 0.4 mi | 347 | Compare → |
| Swmetro Prairie CareEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 0.6 mi | 9 | Compare → |
| Jonathan Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.8 mi | 9 | 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
- #4 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
La Academia is listed in EASTERN CARVER COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About La Academia
La Academia is a public elementary school in Chaska, MN, part of Eastern Carver County Public School, serving approximately 457 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #215 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about La Academia
What grades does La Academia serve?
La Academia serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend La Academia?
La Academia has an enrollment of approximately 457 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at La Academia?
The student-teacher ratio at La Academia is 14.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does La Academia rank in MN?
La Academia ranks #215 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is La Academia's MySchoolScout rating?
La Academia has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 La Academia?
Based on loaded state assessment records, La Academia has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022).
Is La Academia a charter school?
No, La Academia is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is La Academia a Title I school?
No, La Academia is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for La Academia?
26.3% of students at La Academia 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
- 457
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Carver County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.8%
- Phone
- (952) 556-6300
- 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, 2014-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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