Enrollment
615
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Chaska, MN
Chaska Middle School West
Federal NCES profile for Chaska Middle School West, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 270819002798
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 7
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chaska Middle School West earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- #3 of 4
- middle schools in Chaska · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 14.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Chaska Middle School West has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chaska Middle School West ranks #3 of 4 middle schools in Chaska, MN.
School address
District: Eastern Carver County Public School · Minnesota
NCES ID 270819002798 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
-5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
14.2%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
-67% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Chaska Middle School West compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Chaska Middle School West
Chaska Middle School West is a lower-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Chaska, Minnesota, enrolling 615 students.
At 15:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Minnesota median, within a few percentage points of the 15.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 14.2% free-meal eligibility runs 67% below the Minnesota average.
Enrollment of 615 puts it in the larger third of Minnesota schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Against 344 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #182.
Its student body is led by White (74%) and Hispanic or Latino (14%) (diversity index 43/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 308 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 37.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Eastern Carver County Public School also operates Chaska High School (1,495 students) and Chanhassen High School (1,385 students) alongside Chaska Middle School West.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Chaska Middle School West compares
Chaska Middle School West on the metrics families compare, against Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15:1 | ▼ 5% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.2% | ▼ 67% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 615 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
615
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
14.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 67% 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
15:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 54% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
37.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,314
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,270
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 308 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
67
in-school suspensions + 46 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 74.1%
Hispanic or Latino 13.8%
Two or More 4.4%
Asian 4.1%
African American 3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 74.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.7, Chaska Middle School West is about as mixed as the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Eastern Carver County Public School, which includes Chaska Middle School West.
$13,314
Per student
-13%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.8%
State 54.5%
Federal 7.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Chaska Middle School West 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 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clover Ridge Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chaska Middle School West's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,495
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- 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
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Minnesota, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~615 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Chaska Middle School West
How many students attend Chaska Middle School West?
Chaska Middle School West has 615 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Chaska, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chaska Middle School West?
The student-teacher ratio at Chaska Middle School West is 15:1, which is 5% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 4% 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 Chaska Middle School West?
14.2% of students at Chaska Middle School West are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chaska Middle School West?
The largest demographic group at Chaska Middle School West is White at 74.1% of enrollment, in Chaska, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chaska Middle School West?
Chaska Middle School West has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Chaska Middle School West rank among middle schools in Chaska?
By Resource Investment Index, Chaska Middle School West ranks #3 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.
Is Chaska Middle School West a good school?
Chaska Middle School West earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Eastern Carver County Public School?
Besides Chaska Middle School West, 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.
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