Top Rankings
Chatfield School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 898 students in Chatfield School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Chatfield School District have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,767 Schools
# Students
898 Students
875,498 Students
# Teachers
61 Teachers
56,995 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Chatfield School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 514 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#59 out of 525 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
46%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
41%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)85-89%
84%
Showing 2013–2022. View full 12-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)13.2%
27.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.10
0.60
Showing 2014–2023. View full 33-year historical data
% American Indian
n/a
2%
% Asian
1%
7%
Showing 1997–2020. View full 29-year historical data
% Hispanic
2%
12%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 24-year historical data
% Black
n/a
12%
Showing 2009–2022. View full 22-year historical data
% White
95%
60%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,102 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,326. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,306 is less than the state median of $20,060. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$15 MM
$16,920 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$16 MM
$17,562 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$16,102
$19,326
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$17,306
$20,060
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Chatfield School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Chatfield Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11555 Hillside Dr Se
Chatfield, MN 55923
(507) 867-4521
Chatfield, MN 55923
(507) 867-4521
Gr: PK-6 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Chatfield Secondary
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
205 Union St Ne
Chatfield, MN 55923
(507) 867-4210
Chatfield, MN 55923
(507) 867-4210
Gr: 7-12 | 423 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: n/an/a
Focus Alp
Alternative School
205 Union St Ne
Chatfield, MN 55923
(507) 867-4210
Chatfield, MN 55923
(507) 867-4210
Gr: 9-12 | 6 students Minority enrollment: 33%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Chatfield School District?
Chatfield School District manages 3 public schools serving 898 students.
What is the rank of Chatfield School District?
Chatfield School District is ranked #60 out of 514 school districts in Minnesota (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Minnesota school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Chatfield School District?
95% of Chatfield School District students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Chatfield School District?
Chatfield School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Chatfield School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,306 is less than the state median of $20,060. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
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