CHATFIELD ELEMENTARY

340 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd

School Overview

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.

340

Total Students

28.7

Full-Time Teachers

11.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

27.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CHATFIELD ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	285
Hispanic	25
Black	8
Asian	2
Two or More	19
American Indian	1

White
285 (83.8 %)
Hispanic
25 (7.4 %)
Two or More
19 (5.6 %)
Black
8 (2.4 %)
Asian
2 (0.6 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	BELLE PLAINE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(952)873-2401
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students:	340
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	71
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	22

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 116

Grade 1 119

Grade 2 105