- Enrollment
- 1,495
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Chanhassen, MN
Bluff Creek Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Bluff Creek Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 270819002509
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bluff Creek Elementary earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Chanhassen · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.6:1
- students per teacher
- 16.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Bluff Creek Elementary has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bluff Creek Elementary ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Chanhassen, MN.
School address
District: Eastern Carver County Public School · Minnesota
NCES ID 270819002509 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-28 students YoY
Bluff Creek Elementary shrank from 507 students in 2022-23 to 479 in 2023-24 (-5.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 34.6 → 33.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-28 students YoY 270819002509 · Chanhassen, MN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
462 enr · 13.6:1 · 16.0% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Chaska High School (1,495 students)
Bluff Creek Elementary shrank from 507 students in 2022-23 to 479 in 2023-24 (-5.5%). Teacher FTE lost 34.6 → 33.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Bluff Creek Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Chaska High Sc
Chaska High School
1,495 students
- Chanhassen Hig
Chanhassen High School
1,385 students
- Carver Element
Carver Elementary School
782 students
- Victoria Eleme
Victoria Elementary
670 students
- Clover Ridge E
Clover Ridge Elementary
632 students
- This school 462
Bluff Creek Elementary
462 students
What this shows Bluff Creek Elementary reports 462 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bluff Creek Elementary compares
Bluff Creek Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.6:1 | ▼ 14% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.0% | ▼ 63% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 462 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
462
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
16.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 42% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,958
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 71.2%
Hispanic or Latino 14.3%
Two or More 5.6%
Asian 5.2%
African American 3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 71.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.6, Bluff Creek Elementary is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Eastern Carver County Public School reports $13,958 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bluff Creek Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chaska High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chanhassen High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Carver Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Victoria Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clover Ridge Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bluff Creek Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,385
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 782
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 670
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 632
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~462 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bluff Creek Elementary
How many students attend Bluff Creek Elementary?
Bluff Creek Elementary has 462 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Chanhassen, MN. CCD year-over-year: 507 (2022-23) → 479 (2023-24), down 28.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bluff Creek Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Bluff Creek Elementary is 13.6:1, which is 14% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bluff Creek Elementary?
16.0% of students at Bluff Creek Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bluff Creek Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Bluff Creek Elementary is White at 71.2% of enrollment, in Chanhassen, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bluff Creek Elementary?
Bluff Creek Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bluff Creek Elementary rank among public schools in Chanhassen?
By Resource Investment Index, Bluff Creek Elementary ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Chanhassen, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Chanhassen on the city page.
What other schools are in Eastern Carver County Public School?
Besides Bluff Creek Elementary, Eastern Carver County Public School also operates Chaska High School (1,495 students), Chanhassen High School (1,385 students), and Carver Elementary School (782 students). See the Eastern Carver County Public School district page for the complete list.