Enrollment
632
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Chaska, MN
Clover Ridge Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Clover Ridge Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 270819003067
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clover Ridge Elementary earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- #1 of 5
- elementary schools in Chaska · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 22.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Clover Ridge Elementary has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Clover Ridge Elementary ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Chaska, MN.
School address
District: Eastern Carver County Public School · Minnesota
NCES ID 270819003067 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
44.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.4:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
-9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
22.5%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
-47% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Clover Ridge Elementary compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Clover Ridge Elementary
Clover Ridge Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Chaska, Minnesota, enrolling 632 students.
At 14.4:1, 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.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 22.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 632 puts it in the larger third of Minnesota schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Against 454 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #106.
Its student body is led by White (68%) and African American (11%) (diversity index 52/100).
10.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Eastern Carver County Public School also operates Chaska High School (1,495 students) and Chanhassen High School (1,385 students) alongside Clover Ridge Elementary.
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 Clover Ridge Elementary compares
Clover Ridge Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.4:1 | ▼ 9% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.5% | ▼ 47% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 632 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
632
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
22.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% 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
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 49% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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: 0.3 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 67.6%
African American 10.8%
Hispanic or Latino 10.8%
Two or More 5.7%
Asian 4.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: White at 67.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.5, Clover Ridge Elementary is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Eastern Carver County Public School, which includes Clover Ridge Elementary.
$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 Clover Ridge Elementary 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 | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Carver Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Victoria Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chaska Middle School West | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Clover Ridge Elementary'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
- 615
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar elementary 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 (~632 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Clover Ridge Elementary
How many students attend Clover Ridge Elementary?
Clover Ridge Elementary has 632 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Chaska, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clover Ridge Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Clover Ridge Elementary is 14.4:1, which is 9% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 8% 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 Clover Ridge Elementary?
22.5% of students at Clover Ridge Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clover Ridge Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Clover Ridge Elementary is White at 67.6% of enrollment, in Chaska, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clover Ridge Elementary?
Clover Ridge Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Clover Ridge Elementary rank among elementary schools in Chaska?
By Resource Investment Index, Clover Ridge Elementary ranks #1 of 5 elementary 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 elementary schools in Chaska on the city page.
Is Clover Ridge Elementary a good school?
Clover Ridge Elementary earns 49/100 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 Clover Ridge Elementary, 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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