- Enrollment
- 1,495
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Chanhassen, MN
Chanhassen Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Chanhassen Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 270819000342
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 11
📋 Attendance 79
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chanhassen Elementary earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Chanhassen · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.8:1
- students per teacher
- 16.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Chanhassen Elementary has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chanhassen Elementary ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Chanhassen, MN.
School address
District: Eastern Carver County Public School · Minnesota
NCES ID 270819000342 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Chanhassen Elementary held near 431 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 35.9 → 31.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 270819000342 · Chanhassen, MN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
447 enr · 12.8:1 · 16.9% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Chaska High School (1,495 students)
Chanhassen Elementary held near 431 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 35.9 → 31.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Chanhassen 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 447
Chanhassen Elementary
447 students
What this shows Chanhassen Elementary reports 447 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chanhassen Elementary compares
Chanhassen Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.8:1 | ▼ 19% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.9% | ▼ 61% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 447 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
447
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
16.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% 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
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 35% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
8.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 447 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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 73.2%
African American 9.4%
Hispanic or Latino 6.5%
Two or More 6.5%
Asian 3.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 73.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.5, Chanhassen Elementary is about as mixed as 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 Chanhassen 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chanhassen 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 (~447 students)
Frequently asked questions about Chanhassen Elementary
How many students attend Chanhassen Elementary?
Chanhassen Elementary has 447 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Chanhassen, MN. CCD year-over-year: 445 (2022-23) → 431 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chanhassen Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Chanhassen Elementary is 12.8:1, which is 19% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 18% 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 Chanhassen Elementary?
16.9% of students at Chanhassen Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chanhassen Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Chanhassen Elementary is White at 73.2% of enrollment, in Chanhassen, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chanhassen Elementary?
Chanhassen Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Chanhassen Elementary rank among public schools in Chanhassen?
By Resource Investment Index, Chanhassen Elementary ranks #3 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 Chanhassen 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.