- Enrollment
- 1,402
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Chelmsford, MA
Center Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Center Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 250351001300
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 4
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Center Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Massachusetts schools.
- #4 of 5
- elementary schools in Chelmsford · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- large classes for Massachusetts
- 480
- students enrolled
Center Elementary School has class sizes larger than 76% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Center Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Chelmsford, MA.
School address
District: Chelmsford · Massachusetts
NCES ID 250351001300 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Center Elementary School held near 466 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 35.4 → 34.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-19 students YoY 250351001300 · Chelmsford, MA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
480 enr · 13.7:1 · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Chelmsford High (1,402 students)
Center Elementary School held near 466 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 35.4 → 34.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
Center Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Chelmsford Hig
Chelmsford High
1,402 students
- Mccarthy Middl
Mccarthy Middle School
808 students
- Col Moses Park
Col Moses Parker School
778 students
- Byam School 510
Byam School
510 students
- This school 480
Center Elementary School
480 students
- Charles D Harr 468
Charles D Harrington
468 students
What this shows Center Elementary School reports 480 students on the CCD universe file.
How Center Elementary School compares
Center Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Massachusetts and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.7:1 | ▲ 11% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 480 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
480
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 76% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$18,032
per pupil, district-wide
- below Massachusetts avg of $23,695
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 480 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 61.7%
Asian 20.6%
Hispanic or Latino 7.5%
African American 5.2%
Two or More 4.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 61.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.6, Center Elementary School is more mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
District finance for Chelmsford reports $18,032 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Center Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chelmsford High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mccarthy Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Col Moses Parker School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Byam School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Charles D Harrington | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Center Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 808
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 778
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 510
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 468
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar elementary schools in Chelmsford
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Mccarthy Middle School
Standard public school
808 students 12.6:1 students per teacher
Col Moses Parker School
Standard public school
778 students 12.2:1 students per teacher
Byam School
Standard public school
510 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
South Row
Standard public school
464 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~480 students)
Frequently asked questions about Center Elementary School
How many students attend Center Elementary School?
Center Elementary School has 480 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Chelmsford, MA. CCD year-over-year: 485 (2022-23) → 466 (2023-24), nearly flat (-19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Center Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Center Elementary School is 13.7:1, which is 11% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Center Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Center Elementary School is White at 61.7% of enrollment, in Chelmsford, MA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Center Elementary School?
Center Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Center Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Chelmsford?
By Resource Investment Index, Center Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Chelmsford, MA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Chelmsford on the city page.
What other schools are in Chelmsford?
Besides Center Elementary School, Chelmsford also operates Chelmsford High (1,402 students), Mccarthy Middle School (808 students), and Col Moses Parker School (778 students). See the Chelmsford district page for the complete list.