- Enrollment
- 1,731
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Atlantic City, NJ
Chelsea Heights School
Federal NCES profile for Chelsea Heights School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 340096000016
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chelsea Heights School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of New Jersey schools.
- #3 of 9
- schools in Atlantic City · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.5:1
- small classes for New Jersey
- 81.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Chelsea Heights School has class sizes smaller than 81% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chelsea Heights School ranks #3 of 9 schools in Atlantic City, NJ.
School address
District: Atlantic City School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340096000016 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Chelsea Heights School held near 257 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 28.0 → 27.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 340096000016 · Atlantic City, NJ Other · SMALL · TRAD
267 enr · 9.5:1 · 81.4% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Atlantic City High School (1,731 students)
Chelsea Heights School held near 257 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 28.0 → 27.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Chelsea Heights School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Atlantic City
Atlantic City High School
1,731 students
- Sovereign Aven
Sovereign Avenue School
717 students
- Richmond Avenu 609
Richmond Avenue School
609 students
- Pennsylvania A 566
Pennsylvania Ave School
566 students
- New York Avenu 550
New York Avenue School
550 students
- This school 267
Chelsea Heights School
267 students
What this shows Chelsea Heights School reports 267 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chelsea Heights School compares
Chelsea Heights School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs New Jersey and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.5:1 | ▼ 19% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.4% | ▲ 175% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 267 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.5:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
267
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
81.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 175% above the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9.5:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 19% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
19.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$31,825
per pupil, district-wide
- above New Jersey avg of $26,225
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 267 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 43.4%
Asian 30.0%
African American 20.6%
White 3.7%
Two or More 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 43.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.7, Chelsea Heights School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Atlantic City School District reports $31,825 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Chelsea Heights School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic City High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sovereign Avenue School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Richmond Avenue School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pennsylvania Ave School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| New York Avenue School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chelsea Heights School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 717
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 609
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 566
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 550
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar other schools in Atlantic City
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Sovereign Avenue School
Standard public school
717 students 10.5:1 students per teacher
Richmond Avenue School
Standard public school
609 students 10.7:1 students per teacher
Pennsylvania Ave School
Standard public school
566 students 10.3:1 students per teacher
New York Avenue School
Standard public school
550 students 10.6:1 students per teacher
Dr Martin Luther King Jr School Complex
Standard public school
544 students 10.9:1 students per teacher
Uptown School Complex
Standard public school
518 students 9.8:1 students per teacher
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 (~267 students)
Frequently asked questions about Chelsea Heights School
How many students attend Chelsea Heights School?
Chelsea Heights School has 267 students enrolled. It is a public school in Atlantic City, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 269 (2022-23) → 257 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chelsea Heights School?
The student-teacher ratio at Chelsea Heights School is 9.5:1, which is 19% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 39% 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 Heights School?
81.4% of students at Chelsea Heights School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chelsea Heights School?
The largest demographic group at Chelsea Heights School is Hispanic or Latino at 43.4% of enrollment, in Atlantic City, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chelsea Heights School?
Chelsea Heights School has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher 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 Chelsea Heights School rank among schools in Atlantic City?
By Resource Investment Index, Chelsea Heights School ranks #3 of 9 schools in Atlantic City, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Atlantic City on the city page.
What other schools are in Atlantic City School District?
Besides Chelsea Heights School, Atlantic City School District also operates Atlantic City High School (1,731 students), Sovereign Avenue School (717 students), and Richmond Avenue School (609 students). See the Atlantic City School District district page for the complete list.