- Enrollment
- 469
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Chatfield, MN
Chatfield Secondary
Federal NCES profile for Chatfield Secondary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 270822000348
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chatfield Secondary earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Minnesota schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Chatfield · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.4:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 19.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Chatfield Secondary has class sizes larger than 77% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chatfield Secondary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Chatfield, MN.
School address
District: Chatfield Public Schools · Minnesota
NCES ID 270822000348 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Chatfield Secondary held near 437 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 23.8 → 26.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-20 students YoY 270822000348 · Chatfield, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
423 enr · 18.4:1 · 19.0% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Chatfield Elementary School (469 students)
Chatfield Secondary held near 437 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount). Teacher FTE added 23.8 → 26.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Chatfield Secondary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Chatfield Elem
Chatfield Elementary School
469 students
- This school
Chatfield Secondary
423 students
- Focus Alp 6
Focus Alp
6 students
What this shows Chatfield Secondary reports 423 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chatfield Secondary compares
Chatfield Secondary 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 | 18.4:1 | ▲ 16% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.0% | ▼ 56% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 423 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.4:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
423
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
19.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% 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
18.4:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 77% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
23.2%
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
$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 423 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
25
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 94.8%
Two or More 2.1%
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%
Asian 0.7%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: White at 94.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.0, Chatfield Secondary is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
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 Secondary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chatfield Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Focus Alp | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chatfield Secondary'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 (~423 students)
Frequently asked questions about Chatfield Secondary
How many students attend Chatfield Secondary?
Chatfield Secondary has 423 students enrolled. It is a public school in Chatfield, MN. CCD year-over-year: 457 (2022-23) → 437 (2023-24), nearly flat (-20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chatfield Secondary?
The student-teacher ratio at Chatfield Secondary is 18.4:1, which is 16% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Chatfield Secondary?
19.0% of students at Chatfield Secondary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chatfield Secondary?
The largest demographic group at Chatfield Secondary is White at 94.8% of enrollment, in Chatfield, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chatfield Secondary?
Chatfield Secondary has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower 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 Secondary rank among public schools in Chatfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Chatfield Secondary ranks #3 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 Secondary, Chatfield Public Schools also operates Chatfield Elementary School (469 students) and Focus Alp (6 students). See the Chatfield Public Schools district page for the complete list.