- Enrollment
- 1,649
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Chelsea, MA
Chelsea Virtual Learning Academy
Federal NCES profile for Chelsea Virtual Learning Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 250354002923
👥 S:T ratio 69
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chelsea Virtual Learning Academy earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of Massachusetts schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Massachusetts.
- #1 of 12
- public schools in Chelsea · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 7.7:1
- small classes for Massachusetts
- 54
- students enrolled
Chelsea Virtual Learning Academy has class sizes smaller than 95% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chelsea Virtual Learning Academy ranks #1 of 12 public schools in Chelsea, MA.
School address
District: Chelsea · Massachusetts
NCES ID 250354002923 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Chelsea Virtual Learning Academy grew from 47 students in 2022-23 to 60 in 2023-24 (+27.7%).
Teacher FTE added 7.5 → 7.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+13 students YoY 250354002923 · Chelsea, MA Other · SMALL · TRAD
54 enr · 7.7:1 · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Chelsea High (1,649 students)
Chelsea Virtual Learning Academy grew from 47 students in 2022-23 to 60 in 2023-24 (+27.7%). Teacher FTE added 7.5 → 7.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
Chelsea Virtual Learning Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Chelsea High
Chelsea High
1,649 students
- Shurtleff Earl
Shurtleff Early Childhood
779 students
- Clark Avenue S
Clark Avenue School
673 students
- George F. Kell 527
George F. Kelly Elementary
527 students
- Joseph a. Brow 487
Joseph a. Browne School
487 students
- This school 54
Chelsea Virtual Learning Academy
54 students
What this shows Chelsea Virtual Learning Academy reports 54 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chelsea Virtual Learning Academy compares
Chelsea Virtual Learning Academy is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Massachusetts and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 7.7:1 | ▼ 37% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 54 | top 97% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.7:1
Leaner classes than 96% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
54
Bigger than 6% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
7.7:1
students per teacher
- 37% below state mean
Top 5% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$20,895
per pupil, district-wide
- below Massachusetts avg of $23,695
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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: 1.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 88.9%
White 7.4%
African American 3.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 88.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.3, Chelsea Virtual Learning Academy is less mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
District finance for Chelsea reports $20,895 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Chelsea Virtual Learning Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chelsea High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shurtleff Early Childhood | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clark Avenue School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| George F. Kelly Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Joseph a. Browne School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chelsea Virtual Learning Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 779
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 673
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 527
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 487
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar other schools in Chelsea
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~54 students)
Frequently asked questions about Chelsea Virtual Learning Academy
How many students attend Chelsea Virtual Learning Academy?
Chelsea Virtual Learning Academy has 54 students enrolled. It is a public school in Chelsea, MA. CCD year-over-year: 47 (2022-23) → 60 (2023-24), up 13.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chelsea Virtual Learning Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Chelsea Virtual Learning Academy is 7.7:1, which is 37% lower than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 51% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chelsea Virtual Learning Academy?
The largest demographic group at Chelsea Virtual Learning Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 88.9% of enrollment, in Chelsea, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chelsea Virtual Learning Academy?
Chelsea Virtual Learning Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Chelsea Virtual Learning Academy rank among public schools in Chelsea?
By Resource Investment Index, Chelsea Virtual Learning Academy ranks #1 of 12 public schools in Chelsea, MA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Chelsea on the city page.
What other schools are in Chelsea?
Besides Chelsea Virtual Learning Academy, Chelsea also operates Chelsea High (1,649 students), Shurtleff Early Childhood (779 students), and Clark Avenue School (673 students). See the Chelsea district page for the complete list.