- Enrollment
- 1,495
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-26 students YoY
Clover Ridge Elementary held near 631 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-26 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 44.3 → 39.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-26 students YoY 270819003067 · Chaska, MN Elementary · MID · TRAD
632 enr · 14.4:1 · 22.5% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Chaska High School (1,495 students)
Clover Ridge Elementary held near 631 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-26 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 44.3 → 39.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Clover Ridge Elementary 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
- This school
Clover Ridge Elementary
632 students
- Chaska Middle
Chaska Middle School West
615 students
What this shows Clover Ridge Elementary reports 632 students on the CCD universe file.
How Clover Ridge Elementary compares
Clover Ridge 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 | 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 methodology
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
$13,958
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
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.
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
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 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
- 1,385
- 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
Nationwide elementary 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 (~632 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 657 (2022-23) → 631 (2023-24), nearly flat (-26).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.