- Enrollment
- 1,495
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Chaska, MN
Chaska Middle School East
Federal NCES profile for Chaska Middle School East, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 270819000345
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chaska Middle School East earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Minnesota schools.
- #1 of 4
- middle schools in Chaska · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 19:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 11.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Chaska Middle School East has class sizes larger than 80% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chaska Middle School East ranks #1 of 4 middle schools in Chaska, MN.
School address
District: Eastern Carver County Public School · Minnesota
NCES ID 270819000345 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+70 students YoY
Chaska Middle School East grew from 519 students in 2022-23 to 589 in 2023-24 (+13.5%).
Teacher FTE added 32.9 → 36.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+70 students YoY 270819000345 · Chaska, MN Middle · MID · TRAD
608 enr · 19:1 · 11.9% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Chaska High School (1,495 students)
Chaska Middle School East grew from 519 students in 2022-23 to 589 in 2023-24 (+13.5%). Teacher FTE added 32.9 → 36.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Chaska Middle School East 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
Chaska Middle School East
608 students
What this shows Chaska Middle School East reports 608 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chaska Middle School East compares
Chaska Middle School East is a growing 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 | 19:1 | ▲ 20% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.9% | ▼ 72% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 608 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
608
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
11.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% 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
19:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 80% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
19.4%
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 203 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
35
in-school suspensions + 36 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 85.4%
Two or More 6.1%
Hispanic or Latino 4.4%
Asian 2.1%
African American 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 85.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.4, Chaska Middle School East is less 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 Chaska Middle School East 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 | Lower S:T ratio |
| Victoria Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clover Ridge Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chaska Middle School East'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 middle 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 (~608 students)
Frequently asked questions about Chaska Middle School East
How many students attend Chaska Middle School East?
Chaska Middle School East has 608 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Chaska, MN. CCD year-over-year: 519 (2022-23) → 589 (2023-24), up 70.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chaska Middle School East?
The student-teacher ratio at Chaska Middle School East is 19:1, which is 20% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 21% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Chaska Middle School East?
11.9% of students at Chaska Middle School East are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chaska Middle School East?
The largest demographic group at Chaska Middle School East is White at 85.4% of enrollment, in Chaska, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chaska Middle School East?
Chaska Middle School East has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 Chaska Middle School East rank among middle schools in Chaska?
By Resource Investment Index, Chaska Middle School East ranks #1 of 4 middle schools in Chaska, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Chaska on the city page.
What other schools are in Eastern Carver County Public School?
Besides Chaska Middle School East, 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.