Chatfield School District

205 Union St Ne
Chatfield, MN 55923-1099
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

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 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
2,772 Schools
# Students
898 Students
875,799 Students
# Teachers
61 Teachers
57,030 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 515 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.
This School District
State Average (MN)
#59 out of 525 school districts
(Top 20%)
53%
46%
63%
51%
39%
41%
(21-22)
85-89%
84%
(2022-23)
13.2%
27.3%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.10
0.60
% American Indian
n/a
2%
% Asian
1%
7%
% Hispanic
2%
12%
% Black
n/a
12%
% White
95%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
7%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,219 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,752. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,078 is less than the state median of $18,474. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MN)
Total Revenue
$13 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$12 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,219
$17,752
Spending / Student
$13,078
$18,474

Best Chatfield School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Chatfield Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
11555 Hillside Dr Se
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:
6/
10
Top 50%
205 Union St Ne
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
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 515 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 $13,078 is less than the state median of $18,474. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 898 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 5%
  • : 85-89% (Btm 50% in MN)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 53% (Top 20%)
  • : 63% (Top 10%)
  • : 39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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