- Enrollment
- 1,648
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Chelsea, AL
Chelsea Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Chelsea Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 010303000031
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chelsea Middle School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Alabama schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Chelsea · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.4:1
- small classes for Alabama
- 23.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Chelsea Middle School has class sizes smaller than 80% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chelsea Middle School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Chelsea, AL.
School address
District: Shelby County · Alabama
NCES ID 010303000031 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-94 students YoY
Chelsea Middle School shrank from 951 students in 2022-23 to 857 in 2023-24 (-9.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 54.0 → 49.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-94 students YoY 010303000031 · Chelsea, AL Middle · MID · TRAD
831 enr · 15.4:1 · 23.8% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Oak Mountain High School (1,648 students)
Chelsea Middle School shrank from 951 students in 2022-23 to 857 in 2023-24 (-9.9%). Teacher FTE lost 54.0 → 49.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Chelsea Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Oak Mountain H
Oak Mountain High School
1,648 students
- Helena High Sc
Helena High School
1,383 students
- Chelsea High S
Chelsea High School
1,235 students
- Oak Mountain M
Oak Mountain Middle School
1,168 students
- Calera High
Calera High
1,018 students
- This school
Chelsea Middle School
831 students
What this shows Chelsea Middle School reports 831 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chelsea Middle School compares
Chelsea Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.4:1 | ▼ 13% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.8% | ▼ 60% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 831 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
831
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
23.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% below the Alabama average of 58.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 20% in Alabama - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,436
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $13,538
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.5 FTE
Per 332 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
88
in-school suspensions + 26 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 76.1%
African American 10.8%
Hispanic or Latino 7.6%
Two or More 3.0%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: White at 76.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.2, Chelsea Middle School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Shelby County reports $12,436 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Chelsea Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Mountain High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Helena High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chelsea High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oak Mountain Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Calera High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chelsea Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,383
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,235
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,168
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,018
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~831 students)
Frequently asked questions about Chelsea Middle School
How many students attend Chelsea Middle School?
Chelsea Middle School has 831 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Chelsea, AL. CCD year-over-year: 951 (2022-23) → 857 (2023-24), down 94.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chelsea Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Chelsea Middle School is 15.4:1, which is 13% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 2% 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 Middle School?
23.8% of students at Chelsea Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chelsea Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Chelsea Middle School is White at 76.1% of enrollment, in Chelsea, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chelsea Middle School?
Chelsea Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 Middle School rank among public schools in Chelsea?
By Resource Investment Index, Chelsea Middle School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Chelsea, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Shelby County?
Besides Chelsea Middle School, Shelby County also operates Oak Mountain High School (1,648 students), Helena High School (1,383 students), and Chelsea High School (1,235 students). See the Shelby County district page for the complete list.