Belle Plaine Junior High vs Chatfield Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 185 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Belle Plaine Junior High
Belle Plaine · Public middle · Grades 7–8
255 students
Chatfield Elementary
Belle Plaine · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
308 students
| Measure | Belle Plaine Junior High Belle Plaine, Minnesota | Chatfield Elementary Belle Plaine, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 84 Top 10% |
| State rank | #172 of 266 | #71 of 923 |
| National rank | #5920 of 15,369 | #2823 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades PK–2 |
| Students | 255 | 308 |
| Enrollment | 255 | 308 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22% | 30.2% |
| Students per teacher | 21.3 | 11.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | – |
| Math proficiency | 42% | – |
| city | Belle Plaine | Belle Plaine |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Chatfield Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.1 vs 57.9).
- •Belle Plaine Junior High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22% vs 30.2%).
- •Chatfield Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 21.3).
- •Chatfield Elementary is the larger school with 308 students compared with 255.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Belle Plaine Junior High better than Chatfield Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Chatfield Elementary ranks higher (84.1 vs 57.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Belle Plaine Junior High and Chatfield Elementary?
About 185 m in a straight line, between Belle Plaine and Belle Plaine in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Belle Plaine Junior High: 255. Chatfield Elementary: 308. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Belle Plaine Junior High and Chatfield Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Belle Plaine Junior High is 172nd of 266 and Chatfield Elementary is 71st of 923 among middle schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).