Enrollment
541
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Chaska, MN
Jonathan Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Jonathan Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 270819002294
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jonathan Elementary earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Minnesota schools.
- #4 of 5
- elementary schools in Chaska · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.5:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 14.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Jonathan Elementary has class sizes larger than 72% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jonathan Elementary ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Chaska, MN.
School address
District: Eastern Carver County Public School · Minnesota
NCES ID 270819002294 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.5:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
14.4%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
-66% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jonathan Elementary compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Jonathan Elementary
Jonathan Elementary is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Chaska, Minnesota, enrolling 541 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Minnesota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 14.4% free-meal eligibility runs 66% below the Minnesota average.
Enrollment of 541 puts it in the larger third of Minnesota schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Against 344 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #232.
Its student body is led by White (77%) and Hispanic or Latino (9%) (diversity index 39/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 541 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
12.0% 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 Jonathan 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 Jonathan Elementary compares
Jonathan 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 | 17.5:1 | ▲ 11% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.4% | ▼ 66% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 541 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.5:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
541
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
14.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% 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
17.5:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 72% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
12.0%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 541 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 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 77.4%
Hispanic or Latino 9.1%
Two or More 5.5%
African American 4.8%
Asian 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 77.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.7, Jonathan Elementary is less 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 Jonathan 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 Jonathan 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Carver Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Victoria Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clover Ridge Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jonathan 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
- 632
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~541 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.5:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Jonathan Elementary
How many students attend Jonathan Elementary?
Jonathan Elementary has 541 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Chaska, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jonathan Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Jonathan Elementary is 17.5:1, which is 11% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jonathan Elementary?
14.4% of students at Jonathan Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jonathan Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Jonathan Elementary is White at 77.4% of enrollment, in Chaska, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jonathan Elementary?
Jonathan Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Jonathan Elementary rank among elementary schools in Chaska?
By Resource Investment Index, Jonathan Elementary ranks #4 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 Jonathan Elementary a good school?
Jonathan Elementary earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Minnesota schools. 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 Jonathan 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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