- Enrollment
- 1,495
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Jonathan Elementary held near 544 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 31.8 → 34.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 270819002294 · Chaska, MN Elementary · MID · TRAD
541 enr · 17.5:1 · 14.4% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Chaska High School (1,495 students)
Jonathan Elementary held near 544 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 31.8 → 34.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Jonathan 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
- Clover Ridge E
Clover Ridge Elementary
632 students
- This school 541
Jonathan Elementary
541 students
What this shows Jonathan Elementary reports 541 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jonathan Elementary compares
Jonathan 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 | 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 methodology
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
$13,958
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
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.
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
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 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
- 1,385
- 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
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 (~541 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 556 (2022-23) → 544 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.