Chatfield Elementary School serves 308 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 308 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Attendance Zone: Chatfield Elementary's attendance zone covers the entire Belle Plaine school district, encompassing approximately 107.5 square miles. Families typically have a 10-15 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 7.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Chatfield Elementary School's student population of 308 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
308 students
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Chatfield Elementary School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
9%
12%
Black
2%
12%
White
82%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14.6%
27.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Chatfield Elementary School?
308 students attend Chatfield Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Chatfield Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Chatfield Elementary School?
Chatfield Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Chatfield Elementary School offer ?
Chatfield Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Chatfield Elementary School part of?
Chatfield Elementary School is part of Belle Plaine Public School District.
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