- Enrollment
- 1,495
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Chaska Middle School West held near 582 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 41.1 → 44.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 270819002798 · Chaska, MN Middle · MID · TRAD
615 enr · 15:1 · 14.2% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Chaska High School (1,495 students)
Chaska Middle School West held near 582 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE added 41.1 → 44.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Chaska Middle School West 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 West
615 students
What this shows Chaska Middle School West reports 615 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chaska Middle School West compares
Chaska Middle School West 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 | 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 methodology
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
$13,958
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
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.
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
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 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
- 1,385
- 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 (~615 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 599 (2022-23) → 582 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
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, 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 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.
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.