- Enrollment
- 1,648
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Chelsea, AL
Chelsea Park Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Chelsea Park Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010303001822
👥 S:T ratio 19
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 82
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chelsea Park Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Alabama schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Chelsea · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.3:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 25.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Chelsea Park Elementary School has class sizes larger than 85% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chelsea Park Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Chelsea, AL.
School address
District: Shelby County · Alabama
NCES ID 010303001822 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+23 students YoY
Chelsea Park Elementary School held near 890 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+23 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 44.7 → 44.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+23 students YoY 010303001822 · Chelsea, AL Other · MID · TRAD
891 enr · 20.3:1 · 25.4% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Oak Mountain High School (1,648 students)
Chelsea Park Elementary School held near 890 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+23 headcount). Teacher FTE held 44.7 → 44.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Chelsea Park Elementary 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 Park Elementary School
891 students
What this shows Chelsea Park Elementary School reports 891 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chelsea Park Elementary School compares
Chelsea Park Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.3:1 | ▲ 15% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.4% | ▼ 57% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 891 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.3:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
891
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
25.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% 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
20.3:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 85% in Alabama - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
7.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 594 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 70.3%
African American 15.8%
Hispanic or Latino 8.5%
Asian 2.9%
Two or More 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 70.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.2, Chelsea Park Elementary School is more 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 Park Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Mountain High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Helena High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Chelsea High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oak Mountain Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Calera High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chelsea Park Elementary 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 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 (~891 students)
Frequently asked questions about Chelsea Park Elementary School
How many students attend Chelsea Park Elementary School?
Chelsea Park Elementary School has 891 students enrolled. It is a public school in Chelsea, AL. CCD year-over-year: 867 (2022-23) → 890 (2023-24), nearly flat (+23).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chelsea Park Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Chelsea Park Elementary School is 20.3:1, which is 15% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 29% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Chelsea Park Elementary School?
25.4% of students at Chelsea Park Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chelsea Park Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Chelsea Park Elementary School is White at 70.3% of enrollment, in Chelsea, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chelsea Park Elementary School?
Chelsea Park Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Chelsea Park Elementary School rank among public schools in Chelsea?
By Resource Investment Index, Chelsea Park Elementary School ranks #4 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 Park Elementary 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.