Enrollment
54
Massachusetts · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
7.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
7.7:1
vs 12.3:1 Massachusetts avg
-37% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Chelsea Virtual Learning Academy compares with Massachusetts and U.S. medians
What stands out at Chelsea Virtual Learning Academy
Chelsea Virtual Learning Academy is a small combined-grade school in Chelsea, Massachusetts, enrolling 54 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 7.7:1, Chelsea Virtual Learning Academy is leaner than roughly 95% of Massachusetts schools and 37% under the state's 12.3:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 97% of Massachusetts schools, with 54 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,831 scored Massachusetts schools.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (89% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 20/100).
Among Chelsea's public schools, it stands alongside Shurtleff Early Childhood (779 students): Chelsea Virtual Learning Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (7.7:1 vs 13.2:1).
Chelsea also operates Chelsea High (1,649 students) and Shurtleff Early Childhood (779 students) alongside Chelsea Virtual Learning Academy.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Chelsea Virtual Learning Academy compares
Chelsea Virtual Learning Academy on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$19,814
per pupil, district-wide
- below Massachusetts avg of $22,458
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Chelsea, which includes Chelsea Virtual Learning Academy.
$19,814
Per student
-12%
vs Massachusetts
Avg $22,458
+19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 1.9%
State 83.4%
Federal 14.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,649
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- 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.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Massachusetts, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~54 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~7.7:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, AP course offerings. 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.
Is Chelsea Virtual Learning Academy a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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