Serving 562 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Chaska Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 57% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 61% (which was equal to the Minnesota state average of 61%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
562 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)57%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)61%
61%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
13%
12%
Black
10%
12%
White
69%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% MN state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% MN state average).
How many students attend Chaska Elementary School?
562 students attend Chaska Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Chaska Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Chaska Elementary School?
Chaska Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Chaska Elementary School offer ?
Chaska Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Chaska Elementary School part of?
Chaska Elementary School is part of Eastern Carver County Public School District.
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