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Chatfield Elementary School

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Chatfield Elementary School ranks 124 th of 872 Minnesota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-6

124^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 872 Minnesota Elementary Schools

Better than 86% of Minnesota elementary schools

Summary

Chatfield Elementary School is a high-performing public elementary school serving grades PK-6 in Chatfield, Minnesota, with 445 students. The school is part of the Chatfield Public Schools district, which is ranked 79 out of 446 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Chatfield Elementary School consistently outperforms the state and district averages in both math and reading proficiency on the MCA-III assessments. In the 2024-2025 school year, 63.2% of Chatfield Elementary students were proficient or better in math, compared to 54.41% for the district and 45.21% for the state. Similarly, 66.91% of Chatfield Elementary students were proficient or better in reading, compared to 59.01% for the district and 49.59% for the state. The school also performs exceptionally well across various student subgroups, including female, male, special education, and low-income students.

Chatfield Elementary School has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 12.6 students per teacher, compared to the nearby schools, which range from 10.2 to 14.1 students per teacher. The school's consistent high performance and equitable outcomes suggest a strong and stable educational program that effectively supports the diverse needs of all learners. This makes Chatfield Elementary School a standout educational institution in the region.

469

Students ?

13.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$10,134

Per pupil spending ?

26.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

11555 Hillside Dr SE
Chatfield, MN 55923-1391

(507) 867-4521

District: Chatfield Public Schools

Students who attend Chatfield Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Chatfield Secondary

Racial breakdown:

White:

95.1%

Two or more races:

2.3%

Hispanic:

1.7%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 82nd percentile in 2015 → 86th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Minnesota average (65% vs 47% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 14% of Minnesota elementary schools

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school65%

District avg57%

Minnesota avg47%

124^th of 872

Minnesota public elementary schools ?

Top 14%▲ up 4 pts since 2015

From top 18% (2015) to top 14% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

79^th of 446Chatfield Public Schools among Minnesota districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Minnesota percentile	Rating
2025	82.1	124 of 872	85.8%	★★★★☆
2024	80.7	137 of 881	84.4%	★★★★☆
2023	74.6	208 of 845	75.4%	★★★★☆
2022	82.4	115 of 858	86.6%	★★★★☆
2021	77.9	160 of 869	81.6%	★★★★☆
2019	86.3	61 of 870	93.0%	★★★★★
2018	84.8	67 of 847	92.1%	★★★★★
2017	87.3	41 of 853	95.2%	★★★★★
2016	82.4	83 of 848	90.2%	★★★★★
2015	77.0	155 of 840	81.5%	★★★★☆
2014	63.5	335 of 826	59.4%	★★★☆☆
2013	41.0	581 of 824	29.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	57.8	428 of 820	47.8%	★★☆☆☆
2011	43.3	584 of 814	28.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	58.5	405 of 803	49.6%	★★☆☆☆
2009	45.8	292 of 434	32.7%	★★☆☆☆
2008	50.7	469 of 781	39.9%	★★☆☆☆
2007	58.8	357 of 777	54.1%	★★★☆☆
2006	57.5	380 of 756	49.7%	★★★☆☆
2005	62.9	259 of 685	62.2%	★★★☆☆
2004	74.5	127 of 676	81.2%	★★★★☆
2003	57.0	341 of 674	49.4%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Minnesota percentile	Rating
2025	79.5	137 of 799	82.9%	★★★★☆
2024	78.3	140 of 809	82.7%	★★★★☆
2023	70.9	220 of 787	72.0%	★★★★☆
2022	79.8	110 of 799	86.2%	★★★★☆
2021	75.0	163 of 783	79.2%	★★★★☆
2019	86.4	43 of 787	94.5%	★★★★★
2018	80.0	106 of 774	86.3%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Minnesota percentile	Rating
2025	79.3	96 of 764	87.4%	★★★★☆
2024	67.3	228 of 793	71.2%	★★★★☆
2023	71.6	170 of 774	78.0%	★★★★☆
2022	86.9	35 of 663	94.7%	★★★★★
2021	70.4	155 of 683	77.3%	★★★★☆
2019	88.6	27 of 740	96.4%	★★★★★
2018	83.5	52 of 728	92.9%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Minnesota percentile	Rating
2025	79.8	123 of 812	84.9%	★★★★☆
2024	78.7	142 of 826	82.8%	★★★★☆
2023	73.4	197 of 799	75.3%	★★★★☆
2022	80.6	118 of 808	85.4%	★★★★☆
2021	76.4	145 of 784	81.5%	★★★★☆
2019	81.4	101 of 798	87.3%	★★★★☆
2018	85.1	52 of 779	93.3%	★★★★★

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Minnesota percentile	Rating
2025	65.8	136 of 562	75.8%	★★★★☆
2024	85.6	40 of 572	93.0%	★★★★★
2022	81.1	56 of 500	88.8%	★★★★☆
2019	70.9	116 of 515	77.5%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Minnesota percentile	Rating
2025	65.8	214 of 714	70.0%	★★★★☆
2024	67.2	207 of 730	71.6%	★★★★☆
2023	55.1	321 of 712	54.9%	★★★☆☆
2022	69.8	187 of 725	74.2%	★★★★☆
2021	64.6	219 of 710	69.2%	★★★☆☆
2019	76.9	116 of 722	83.9%	★★★★☆
2018	74.9	130 of 712	81.7%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)87th percentile~ school

Male (2025)85th percentile~ school

Female (2025)83rd percentile-3 vs school

Special Education (2025)76th percentile-10 vs school

White (2025)70th percentile-16 vs school

By subject vs Minnesota (2024-2025) ?

Reading67%+17 vs state

Math63%+18 vs state

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by a parent
Monday, December 12, 2011

This school provides one-on-one assistance to all students. The caring staff and up to date building is excellent. This is one of the main reasons my family chose to live in this community. After being here for two years now, I am 100% positive we made the right school choice! Close Quote

Schools Near Chatfield Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				MCA-III Math (2025)					MCA-III Reading (2025)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCA-III Math 3rd Grade	MCA-III Math 4th Grade	MCA-III Math 5th Grade	MCA-III Math 6th Grade	MCA-III Math All Grades	MCA-III Reading 3rd Grade	MCA-III Reading 4th Grade	MCA-III Reading 5th Grade	MCA-III Reading 6th Grade	MCA-III Reading All Grades	Total
Chatfield Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	11555 Hillside Dr SE	Chatfield	55923	Fillmore County	Chatfield Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(507) 867-4521	469	34	13.8	26.7%	446 (95.1%)	2 (0.4%)	8 (1.7%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.3%)	82.1	124^th of 872 public elementary schools	85.8%		80.7	137^th of 881 public elementary schools	84.4%	13	77.9	71.2	61.1	41.3	63.2	72.1	64.2	69.0	61.9	66.9	$10,134
Dover-Eyota Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	27 Knowledge Rd SW	Eyota	55934	Olmsted County	Dover-Eyota Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(507) 545-2632	509	37	13.8	21.0%	468 (91.9%)	3 (0.6%)	17 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (4.1%)	73.8	220^th of 872 public elementary schools	74.8%		73.3	223^rd of 881 public elementary schools	74.7%	3	71.6	59.0	68.4		65.7	56.8	48.4	67.1		56.9	$9,416
St. Charles Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	925 Church Ave	Saint Charles	55972	Winona County	St. Charles Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(507) 932-4910	457	33	13.7	28.9%	384 (84.0%)	4 (0.9%)	42 (9.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (5.9%)	69.8	269^th of 872 public elementary schools	69.2%		62.7	344^th of 881 public elementary schools	61.0%	75	61.9	55.8	55.1	55.4	56.9	60.3	44.2	58.0	72.3	57.6	$10,229
Fillmore Central Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	702 Chatfield St	Preston	55965	Fillmore County	Fillmore Central	No	No	No	Yes	(507) 765-3809	311	29	10.8	40.2%	282 (90.7%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (7.4%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.6%)	75.1	206^th of 872 public elementary schools	76.4%		66.1	299^th of 881 public elementary schools	66.1%	93	72.0	68.6	36.4	62.8	60.0	68.0	60.0	50.0	66.7	61.7	$11,507
Lanesboro Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	100 Kirkwood St E	Lanesboro	55949	Fillmore County	Lanesboro Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(507) 467-2229	249	18	14.1	39.8%	236 (94.8%)	2 (0.8%)	4 (1.6%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.4%)	52.9	449^th of 872 public elementary schools	48.5%		56.9	419^th of 881 public elementary schools	52.4%	30	66.7	53.9	33.3	40.9	50.0	52.8	46.2	50.0	27.3	45.7	$9,643
Kingsland Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	705 N Section Ave	Spring Valley	55975	Fillmore County	Kingsland Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(507) 346-7276	306	21	14.2	40.8%	279 (91.2%)	1 (0.3%)	8 (2.6%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (5.6%)	68.5	283^rd of 872 public elementary schools	67.5%		63.4	333^rd of 881 public elementary schools	62.2%	50	65.1	61.9	55.3	58.1	60.4	40.5	52.4	60.5	61.3	52.9	$10,656
Bonner Elementary	Public	K-2	526 5th Ave SE	Stewartville	55976	Olmsted County	Stewartville Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(507) 533-1500	411	27	15.4	28.5%	367 (89.3%)	6 (1.5%)	18 (4.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (4.6%)								(n/a)											$9,824
Longfellow Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2435 20th St SE	Rochester	55904	Olmsted County	Rochester Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(507) 328-3600	265	0	15.1	36.6%	146 (55.1%)	46 (17.4%)	44 (16.6%)	4 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (9.4%)	58.5	388^th of 872 public elementary schools	55.5%		55.8	429^th of 881 public elementary schools	51.3%	41	81.4	59.5	42.6		59.7	53.5	42.9	42.6		46.0	$12,148
Pinewood Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2435 20th St SE	Rochester	55904	Olmsted County	Rochester Public School District	No	No	No	No	(507) 328-3630	380	0	15.1	45.0%	191 (50.3%)	54 (14.2%)	87 (22.9%)	9 (2.4%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (9.7%)	21	707^th of 872 public elementary schools	18.9%		32.6	636^th of 881 public elementary schools	27.8%	71	41.7	31.5	20.3		30.4	35.0	26.0	36.5		32.4	$11,782
Bear Cave Intermediate School	Public	3-5	1021 10th Street NW	Stewartville	55976	Olmsted County	Stewartville Public School District	No	No	No	No	(507) 533-1400	436	27	16.0	25.0%	391 (89.7%)	5 (1.1%)	22 (5.0%)	4 (0.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.0%)	74.6	213^th of 872 public elementary schools	75.6%		72.9	226^th of 881 public elementary schools	74.3%	13	71.2	68.4	48.4		62.2	57.4	57.1	62.7		59.1	$8,756

Frequently Asked Questions about Chatfield Elementary School

Is Chatfield Elementary School a good school?

Chatfield Elementary School ranks 124^th of 872 Minnesota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is Chatfield Elementary School in?

Chatfield Public Schools

What schools do graduates of Chatfield Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Chatfield Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Chatfield Secondary

How many students attend Chatfield Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 469 students attended Chatfield Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Chatfield Elementary School?

Students at Chatfield Elementary School are 95% White, 2% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

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