Chatfield Elementary vs Staples-Motley Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 210 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chatfield Elementary
Belle Plaine · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
308 students
Staples-Motley Elementary
Staples · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
308 students
| Measure | Chatfield Elementary Belle Plaine, Minnesota | Staples-Motley Elementary Staples, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #71 of 923 | #674 of 923 |
| National rank | #2823 of 50,301 | #22327 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–2 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 308 | 308 |
| Enrollment | 308 | 308 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.2% | 55.8% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 37% |
| Math proficiency | – | 62% |
| city | Belle Plaine | Staples |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Chatfield Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.1 vs 54.1).
- •Chatfield Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.2% vs 55.8%).
- •Chatfield Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 13.4).
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 Chatfield Elementary better than Staples-Motley Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Chatfield Elementary ranks higher (84.1 vs 54.1 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 Chatfield Elementary and Staples-Motley Elementary?
About 210 km in a straight line, between Belle Plaine and Staples in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chatfield Elementary: 308. Staples-Motley Elementary: 308. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chatfield Elementary and Staples-Motley Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Chatfield Elementary is 71st of 923 and Staples-Motley Elementary is 674th of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).