- Enrollment
- 1,649
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Chelsea, MA
Frank M Sokolowski Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Frank M Sokolowski Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 250354000859
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 2
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Frank M Sokolowski Elementary earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Massachusetts median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Massachusetts schools.
- #6 of 7
- elementary schools in Chelsea · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 11.5:1
- students per teacher
- 472
- students enrolled
Frank M Sokolowski Elementary has class sizes near the Massachusetts median. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Frank M Sokolowski Elementary ranks #6 of 7 elementary schools in Chelsea, MA.
School address
District: Chelsea · Massachusetts
NCES ID 250354000859 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Frank M Sokolowski Elementary held near 497 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 41.0 → 41.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 250354000859 · Chelsea, MA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
472 enr · 11.5:1 · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Chelsea High (1,649 students)
Frank M Sokolowski Elementary held near 497 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE held 41.0 → 41.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
Frank M Sokolowski Elementary 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 472
Frank M Sokolowski Elementary
472 students
What this shows Frank M Sokolowski Elementary reports 472 students on the CCD universe file.
How Frank M Sokolowski Elementary compares
Frank M Sokolowski Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Massachusetts and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.5:1 | ▼ 7% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 472 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.5:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
472
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
11.5:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 43% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
39.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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
5
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 90.0%
White 6.1%
African American 3.6%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 90.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.5, Frank M Sokolowski Elementary is less mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
District finance for Chelsea reports $20,895 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Frank M Sokolowski Elementary 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 | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Joseph a. Browne School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Frank M Sokolowski Elementary'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 elementary schools in Chelsea
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Clark Avenue School
Standard public school
673 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
George F. Kelly Elementary
Standard public school
527 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Joseph a. Browne School
Standard public school
487 students 10.8:1 students per teacher
William a Berkowitz Elementary
Standard public school
455 students 13:1 students per teacher
Eugene Wright Science and Technology Academy
Standard public school
436 students 10.1:1 students per teacher
Edgar a Hooks Elementary
Standard public school
430 students 10.5:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~472 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Frank M Sokolowski Elementary
How many students attend Frank M Sokolowski Elementary?
Frank M Sokolowski Elementary has 472 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Chelsea, MA. CCD year-over-year: 495 (2022-23) → 497 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Frank M Sokolowski Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Frank M Sokolowski Elementary is 11.5:1, which is 7% lower than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 27% 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 Frank M Sokolowski Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Frank M Sokolowski Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 90.0% of enrollment, in Chelsea, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Frank M Sokolowski Elementary?
Frank M Sokolowski Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Frank M Sokolowski Elementary rank among elementary schools in Chelsea?
By Resource Investment Index, Frank M Sokolowski Elementary ranks #6 of 7 elementary 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 elementary schools in Chelsea on the city page.
What other schools are in Chelsea?
Besides Frank M Sokolowski Elementary, 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.