CHATFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
CHATFIELD ELEMENTARY is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the BELLE PLAINE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in BELLE PLAINE, MN with about 412 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 2nd Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 31 teachers, CHATFIELD ELEMENTARY has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
CHATFIELD ELEMENTARY, located in Belle Plaine, Minnesota, serves as a primary educational pillar for the local community, catering to students in the early stages of their academic development. As part of the Belle Plaine Public School District, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where young learners can build foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional growth. The school emphasizes a student-centered approach, utilizing structured curricula and dedicated faculty to prepare children for the transition to middle school while encouraging a lifelong love of learning.
Beyond its academic offerings, CHATFIELD ELEMENTARY acts as a vital community hub that prioritizes the partnership between home and school. By promoting active parent involvement and community engagement, the school ensures that students receive a well-rounded education that addresses both their intellectual needs and their personal development. With its focus on creating a safe, positive, and collaborative atmosphere, CHATFIELD ELEMENTARY strives to help every student reach their full potential within the Belle Plaine area.
For more information, contact CHATFIELD ELEMENTARY at (952) 873-2401 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
BELLE PLAINE, MN 56011-1798
(952) 873-2401
CHATFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in BELLE PLAINE, MN with about 412 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Minnesota
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- BELLE PLAINE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
- Total Students:
- 412
- Teachers:
- 31.03
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I targeted assistance school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 412 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending CHATFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 87% of the student body.
- White
- 87.1%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 5.3%
- Two or more races
- 4.6%
- Black or African American
- 1.2%
- Asian
- 0.7%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.5%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.5%
- Female
- 50.0%
- Male
- 50.0%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.