- Enrollment
- 475
- Students per teacher
- 27.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Belle Plaine, MN
Chatfield Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Chatfield Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 270405000183
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chatfield Elementary earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Minnesota schools.
- #1 of 6
- public schools in Belle Plaine · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11:1
- small classes for Minnesota
- 24.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Chatfield Elementary has class sizes smaller than 77% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chatfield Elementary ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Belle Plaine, MN.
School address
District: Belle Plaine Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 270405000183 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Chatfield Elementary held near 346 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 28.7 → 30.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 270405000183 · Belle Plaine, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
308 enr · 11:1 · 24.1% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Belle Plaine Senior High (475 students)
Chatfield Elementary held near 346 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 28.7 → 30.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Chatfield Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Belle Plaine S
Belle Plaine Senior High
475 students
- Oak Crest Elem
Oak Crest Elementary
432 students
- This school
Chatfield Elementary
308 students
- Belle Plaine J
Belle Plaine Junior High
255 students
- Belle Plaine E 42
Belle Plaine Ecse
42 students
- Belle Plaine T 10
Belle Plaine Transitions/Work Exper
10 students
What this shows Chatfield Elementary reports 308 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chatfield Elementary compares
Chatfield 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 | 11:1 | ▼ 30% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.1% | ▼ 44% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 308 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11:1
Leaner classes than 83% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
308
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11:1
students per teacher
- 30% below state mean
Top 23% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
22.4%
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
$11,646
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 308 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 81.8%
Hispanic or Latino 8.8%
Two or More 5.5%
African American 2.3%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 81.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.9, Chatfield Elementary is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Belle Plaine Public School District reports $11,646 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Chatfield Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belle Plaine Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oak Crest Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Belle Plaine Junior High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Belle Plaine Ecse | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Belle Plaine Transitions/Work Exper | Smaller | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Chatfield Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 432
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 255
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 42
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 10
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Nationwide other 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 (~308 students)
Frequently asked questions about Chatfield Elementary
How many students attend Chatfield Elementary?
Chatfield Elementary has 308 students enrolled. It is a public school in Belle Plaine, MN. CCD year-over-year: 340 (2022-23) → 346 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chatfield Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Chatfield Elementary is 11:1, which is 30% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 30% 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 Chatfield Elementary?
24.1% of students at Chatfield Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chatfield Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Chatfield Elementary is White at 81.8% of enrollment, in Belle Plaine, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chatfield Elementary?
Chatfield Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Chatfield Elementary rank among public schools in Belle Plaine?
By Resource Investment Index, Chatfield Elementary ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Belle Plaine, 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 Belle Plaine on the city page.
What other schools are in Belle Plaine Public School District?
Besides Chatfield Elementary, Belle Plaine Public School District also operates Belle Plaine Senior High (475 students), Oak Crest Elementary (432 students), and Belle Plaine Junior High (255 students). See the Belle Plaine Public School District district page for the complete list.