Jonathan Elementary

Summary:

Jonathan Elementary is a public elementary school located in Chaska, Minnesota, serving students from kindergarten to 5th grade as part of the Eastern Carver County Public School District. With a student population of 556, the school consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Minnesota, maintaining a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Jonathan Elementary's academic performance is particularly impressive, with proficiency rates that significantly outpace the state and district averages in Math, Reading, and Science. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates were 71.58% in Math, 65.83% in Reading, and 75.53% in Science, compared to the state averages of 45.47%, 49.85%, and 39.56%, respectively. The school's performance is especially strong in 3rd grade Math, where 80% of students were proficient or better, compared to the state average of 58.79%. Additionally, Jonathan Elementary ranks highly in the state for the performance of specific student groups, such as male students, multi-racial students, and special education students.

While Jonathan Elementary has a predominantly White student population (76.98%), the school's racial makeup is relatively diverse compared to some of the nearby schools, such as Clover Ridge Elementary (26.64% non-White) and Aspire Academy Elementary (95.71% non-White). However, the school's relatively low percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (10.98% to 17.81%) suggests that it may not be as socioeconomically diverse as some of the nearby schools. Overall, Jonathan Elementary's consistent high performance, diverse student population, and strong academic outcomes make it a standout institution within the Eastern Carver County Public School District.


Detail:

Public K-5

 110300 Pioneer Trail West
       Chaska, MN  55318-1376


(952) 556-6500

District: Eastern Carver County Public School

SchoolDigger Rank:
81st of 881 Minnesota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,393 Help


Students who attend Jonathan Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Chaska Middle School East
High:    Chaska High School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.4 Help
Number of students:  556

Racial breakdown:

White:
77.0%
Two or more races:
8.1%
Hispanic:
7.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  17.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Jonathan Elementary ranks better than 90.8% of elementary schools in Minnesota. It also ranks 2nd among 7 ranked elementary schools in the Eastern Carver County Public School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 85.71. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (77%), two or more races (8.1%), Hispanic (7.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 17.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Jonathan Elementary is 17.4, which is the highest among 8 elementary schools in the Eastern Carver County Public School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Jonathan Elementary is $11,393. 6 elementary schools in the Eastern Carver County Public School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Jonathan Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Jonathan Elementary 81st of 881 Minnesota public elementary schools. (See Jonathan Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Eastern Carver County Public School:

SchoolDigger ranks Eastern Carver County Public School 36th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Jonathan Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Jonathan Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 80.74 75th 674 88.9%
2004 75.72 121st 676 82.1%
2005 77.42 95th 685 86.1%
2006 75.79 131st 756 82.7%
2007 61.39 324th 777 58.3%
2008 66.24 264th 781 66.2%
2009 64.14 164th 434 62.2%
2010 84.13 34th 803 95.8%
2011 72.00 199th 814 75.6%
2012 64.10 335th 820 59.1%
2013 76.98 146th 824 82.3%
2014 71.19 230th 826 72.2%
2015 77.72 142nd 840 83.1%
2016 74.08 201st 848 76.3%
2017 84.02 75th 853 91.2%
2018 87.13 42nd 847 95.0%
2019 86.11 62nd 870 92.9%
2021 83.03 98th 869 88.7%
2022 83.90 98th 858 88.6%
2023 87.29 67th 845 92.1%
2024 85.71 81st 881 90.8%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Jonathan Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.70 28th 98 71.4%
2023 93.17 2nd 77 97.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Jonathan Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.52 84th 463 81.9%
2021 63.47 120th 417 71.2%
2022 62.68 157th 500 68.6%
2024 84.40 47th 572 91.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Jonathan Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.37 98th 728 86.5%
2019 79.40 82nd 740 88.9%
2021 43.32 416th 683 39.1%
2022 73.25 122nd 663 81.6%
2023 74.30 144th 774 81.4%
2024 76.89 121st 793 84.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Jonathan Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.22 32nd 774 95.9%
2019 85.67 54th 787 93.1%
2021 81.60 87th 783 88.9%
2022 82.95 90th 799 88.7%
2023 84.36 79th 787 90.0%
2024 83.21 92nd 809 88.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Jonathan Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.46 71st 779 90.9%
2019 83.28 82nd 798 89.7%
2021 80.10 112th 784 85.7%
2022 79.60 124th 808 84.7%
2023 86.35 58th 799 92.7%
2024 84.31 82nd 826 90.1%
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Rank History for White students at Jonathan Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.17 24th 712 96.6%
2019 85.46 37th 722 94.9%
2021 81.54 74th 710 89.6%
2022 75.64 134th 725 81.5%
2023 77.50 118th 712 83.4%
2024 74.45 145th 730 80.1%
See the entire list of Best Minnesota Elementary Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: Minnesota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Friday, August 3, 2012

Open Quote I have three children, and all have attended Jonathan Elem. It is a school filled with caring knowledgable teachers. My son has an IEP and we work closely with the Special Education Department, which is terrific. The Principal, Mrs. Wittman-Beltz is wonderful as well. She knows us all by name, even with such a large school. She is all business, but with a soft side.

I would pick no other school to send my children. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Jonathan Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1992 527 4 6 6 1 n/a n/a 0 544
1993 607 2 2 3 4 n/a n/a 0 618
1994 670 1 2 4 4 n/a n/a 0 681
1995 633 0 7 5 2 n/a n/a 0 647
1996 633 0 7 5 2 n/a n/a 0 647
1997 665 1 8 5 0 n/a n/a 0 679
1998 691 1 3 6 0 n/a n/a 0 701
1999 606 7 12 3 0 n/a n/a 0 628
2000 658 5 13 8 0 n/a n/a 0 684
2001 662 4 11 13 0 n/a n/a 0 690
2002 542 16 20 8 2 n/a n/a 0 588
2003 542 16 20 8 2 n/a n/a 0 588
2004 556 23 19 17 2 n/a n/a 0 617
2005 566 18 21 13 2 n/a n/a 0 620
2006 495 8 23 44 3 n/a n/a 0 573
2007 470 11 26 61 3 n/a n/a 0 571
2008 455 14 17 67 7 n/a n/a 0 560
2009 462 10 22 73 4 n/a n/a 0 571
2010 429 11 30 68 2 n/a n/a 0 540
2011 441 14 24 66 3 0 11 0 559
2012 438 12 22 64 3 0 14 0 553
2013 437 15 24 47 1 0 21 0 545
2014 429 21 21 54 1 0 34 0 560
2015 458 17 19 49 1 0 47 0 591
2016 473 21 18 47 2 0 60 0 621
2017 482 35 24 35 1 0 55 0 632
2018 465 24 21 40 1 0 49 0 600
2019 481 36 22 39 1 0 51 0 630
2020 495 40 25 38 0 0 47 0 645
2021 449 31 22 39 0 0 46 0 587
2022 435 27 21 47 1 0 43 0 574
2023 428 25 16 41 1 0 45 0 556

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Jonathan Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1992 544 28.2 19.2 8.5
1993 618 34.6 17.9 10
1994 681 35.0 19.5 8.5
1995 647 39.0 16.6 7.7
1996 647 39.0 16.6 7.7
1997 679 40.0 17.0 7.4
1998 701 n/a 0.0 5
1999 628 41.9 15.0 6.2
2000 684 41.9 16.3 10.4
2001 690 42.3 16.3 9.3
2002 588 35.3 16.7 10.2
2003 588 35.3 16.7 10.2
2004 617 35.3 17.5 12.3
2005 620 34.0 18.2 11
2006 573 28.0 20.5 15
2007 571 28.2 20.2 19.8
2008 560 28.3 19.8 20.2
2009 571 37.9 15.1 19.8
2010 540 35.9 15.0 21.5
2011 559 36.6 15.2 20.9
2012 553 36.6 15.0 20.4
2013 545 35.9 15.1 18.9
2014 560 36.1 15.4 18.6
2015 591 36.0 16.4 20.1
2016 621 40.0 15.5 20.6
2017 632 39.6 15.9 19.3
2018 600 36.8 16.2 15.8
2019 630 38.3 16.4 13.8
2020 645 37.4 17.2 13.8
2021 587 34.2 17.1 13.6
2022 574 31.5 18.2 11
2023 556 31.8 17.4 17.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Jonathan Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1992 544 28.2 19.2 8.5
1993 618 34.6 17.9 10
1994 681 35.0 19.5 8.5
1995 647 39.0 16.6 7.7
1996 647 39.0 16.6 7.7
1997 679 40.0 17.0 7.4
1998 701 n/a 0.0 5
1999 628 41.9 15.0 6.2
2000 684 41.9 16.3 10.4
2001 690 42.3 16.3 9.3
2002 588 35.3 16.7 10.2
2003 588 35.3 16.7 10.2
2004 617 35.3 17.5 12.3
2005 620 34.0 18.2 11
2006 573 28.0 20.5 15
2007 571 28.2 20.2 19.8
2008 560 28.3 19.8 20.2
2009 571 37.9 15.1 19.8
2010 540 35.9 15.0 21.5
2011 559 36.6 15.2 20.9
2012 553 36.6 15.0 20.4
2013 545 35.9 15.1 18.9
2014 560 36.1 15.4 18.6
2015 591 36.0 16.4 20.1
2016 621 40.0 15.5 20.6
2017 632 39.6 15.9 19.3
2018 600 36.8 16.2 15.8
2019 630 38.3 16.4 13.8
2020 645 37.4 17.2 13.8
2021 587 34.2 17.1 13.6
2022 574 31.5 18.2 11
2023 556 31.8 17.4 17.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Jonathan Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $11,393

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Jonathan Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 62nd of 870 Elementary schoolsRanks 67th of 845 Elementary schools
 0.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Jonathan Elementary)87.180.3
 6.9%
   3rd Grade Math (Eastern Carver County Public School)76.474
 2.4%
   3rd Grade Math (Minnesota)65.659.1
 6.5%
3rd Grade Reading (Jonathan Elementary)67.366.7
 0.7%
   3rd Grade Reading (Eastern Carver County Public School)6457.6
 6.5%
   3rd Grade Reading (Minnesota)54.647.4
 7.2%
4th Grade Math (Jonathan Elementary)84.775
 9.7%
   4th Grade Math (Eastern Carver County Public School)70.168.5
 1.6%
   4th Grade Math (Minnesota)63.957.1
 6.8%
4th Grade Reading (Jonathan Elementary)77.366
 11.3%
   4th Grade Reading (Eastern Carver County Public School)65.161.3
 3.8%
   4th Grade Reading (Minnesota)55.448.4
 7.1%
5th Grade Math (Jonathan Elementary)69.962.6
 7.3%
   5th Grade Math (Eastern Carver County Public School)59.756.9
 2.8%
   5th Grade Math (Minnesota)5244.4
 7.6%
5th Grade Reading (Jonathan Elementary)80.781.6
 1%
   5th Grade Reading (Eastern Carver County Public School)76.571.8
 4.7%
   5th Grade Reading (Minnesota)65.858.7
 7%
5th Grade Science (Jonathan Elementary)7267.4
 4.7%
   5th Grade Science (Eastern Carver County Public School)66.461.6
 4.8%
   5th Grade Science (Minnesota)54.948.4
 6.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students630556
 11.7%
African American3625
 30.6%
American Indian11
Asian2216
 27.3%
Hispanic3941
 5.1%
Pacific Islander00
White481428
 11%
Two or More Races5145
 11.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients13.8%17.8%
 4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Jonathan Elementary

In the 2022-23 school year, 556 students attended Jonathan Elementary.

Students who attend Jonathan Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Chaska Middle School East
High : Chaska High School

Students at Jonathan Elementary are 77% White, 8% Two or more races, 7% Hispanic, 4% African American, 3% Asian.

Yes. Jonathan Elementary ranks in the top 9.2% of Minnesota elementary schools.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Minnesota Department of Education.

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