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Chatfield Elementary School

330 S Market St
Belle Plaine, MN 56011
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Chatfield Elementary School serves 346 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 346 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

School Overview

Chatfield Elementary School's student population of 346 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
346 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

The diversity score of Chatfield Elementary School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MN)
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
8%
12%
Black
2%
12%
White
83%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.30
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Chatfield Elementary School?
346 students attend Chatfield Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Chatfield Elementary School students are White, 8% 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 12:1, 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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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 346 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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