- Enrollment
- 288
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Chelsea, ME
Chelsea Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Chelsea Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 231478000120
👥 S:T ratio 70
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chelsea Elementary School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of Maine schools.
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 7.5:1
- small classes for Maine
- 45.2%
- free-lunch eligible
- 262
- students enrolled
Chelsea Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 91% of Maine schools. Computed live against every Maine school reporting to NCES.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Chelsea Elementary School held near 278 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 35.2 → 36.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 231478000120 · Chelsea, ME Other · SMALL · TRAD
262 enr · 7.5:1 · 45.2% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Windsor Elementary School (288 students)
Chelsea Elementary School held near 278 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 35.2 → 36.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maine schools → · Find another →
Chelsea Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Windsor Elemen
Windsor Elementary School
288 students
- This school
Chelsea Elementary School
262 students
- Whitefield Ele
Whitefield Elementary School
184 students
- Palermo Consol 111
Palermo Consolidated School
111 students
- Somerville Ele 32
Somerville Elementary School
32 students
What this shows Chelsea Elementary School reports 262 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chelsea Elementary School compares
Chelsea Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Maine and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maine | Maine avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 7.5:1 | ▼ 32% | 11.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.2% | ▲ 33% | 34.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 262 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.5:1
Leaner classes than 96% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
262
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% above the Maine average of 34.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
7.5:1
students per teacher
- 32% below state mean
Top 9% in Maine - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
40.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,599
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maine avg of $20,907
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 93.5%
African American 1.9%
Hispanic or Latino 1.5%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Two or More 0.4%
Largest group: White at 93.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.5, Chelsea Elementary School is less mixed than the Maine school average of 20.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Rsu 12 reports $13,599 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Chelsea Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windsor Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Whitefield Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Palermo Consolidated School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Somerville Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chelsea Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 184
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 111
- Students per teacher
- 8.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 32
- Students per teacher
- 32:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Nationwide other 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 (~262 students)
Frequently asked questions about Chelsea Elementary School
How many students attend Chelsea Elementary School?
Chelsea Elementary School has 262 students enrolled. It is a public school in Chelsea, ME. CCD year-over-year: 281 (2022-23) → 278 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chelsea Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Chelsea Elementary School is 7.5:1, which is 32% lower than the Maine average of 11.1:1 and 52% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Chelsea Elementary School?
45.2% of students at Chelsea Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maine average of 34.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chelsea Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Chelsea Elementary School is White at 93.5% of enrollment, in Chelsea, ME.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chelsea Elementary School?
Chelsea Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Rsu 12?
Besides Chelsea Elementary School, Rsu 12 also operates Windsor Elementary School (288 students), Whitefield Elementary School (184 students), and Palermo Consolidated School (111 students). See the Rsu 12 district page for the complete list.