- Enrollment
- 423
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Chatfield, MN
Chatfield Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Chatfield Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 270822000349
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 6
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chatfield Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Chatfield · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.7:1
- students per teacher
- 24.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Chatfield Elementary School has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chatfield Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Chatfield, MN.
School address
District: Chatfield Public Schools · Minnesota
NCES ID 270822000349 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
Chatfield Elementary School held near 445 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 32.0 → 35.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-22 students YoY 270822000349 · Chatfield, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
469 enr · 14.7:1 · 24.8% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Chatfield Secondary (423 students)
Chatfield Elementary School held near 445 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount). Teacher FTE added 32.0 → 35.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Chatfield Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Chatfield Elementary School
469 students
- Chatfield Seco
Chatfield Secondary
423 students
- Focus Alp 6
Focus Alp
6 students
What this shows Chatfield Elementary School reports 469 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chatfield Elementary School compares
Chatfield Elementary School 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 | 14.7:1 | ▼ 7% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.8% | ▼ 42% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 469 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
469
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% 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
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 52% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,548
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 469 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 95.1%
Two or More 2.3%
Hispanic or Latino 1.7%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 95.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 9.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 9.5, Chatfield Elementary School is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Chatfield Public Schools reports $12,548 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Chatfield Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chatfield Secondary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Focus Alp | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chatfield Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 6
- Students per teacher
- 6:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 (~469 students)
Frequently asked questions about Chatfield Elementary School
How many students attend Chatfield Elementary School?
Chatfield Elementary School has 469 students enrolled. It is a public school in Chatfield, MN. CCD year-over-year: 467 (2022-23) → 445 (2023-24), nearly flat (-22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chatfield Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Chatfield Elementary School is 14.7:1, which is 7% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 6% 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 School?
24.8% of students at Chatfield Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chatfield Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Chatfield Elementary School is White at 95.1% of enrollment, in Chatfield, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chatfield Elementary School?
Chatfield Elementary School 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 Chatfield Elementary School rank among public schools in Chatfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Chatfield Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Chatfield, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Chatfield Public Schools?
Besides Chatfield Elementary School, Chatfield Public Schools also operates Chatfield Secondary (423 students) and Focus Alp (6 students). See the Chatfield Public Schools district page for the complete list.