- Enrollment
- 1,649
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Chelsea, MA
George F. Kelly Elementary
Federal NCES profile for George F. Kelly Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 250354000858
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
George F. Kelly Elementary earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Massachusetts schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Massachusetts schools.
- #1 of 7
- elementary schools in Chelsea · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.9:1
- large classes for Massachusetts
- 527
- students enrolled
George F. Kelly Elementary has class sizes larger than 79% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, George F. Kelly Elementary ranks #1 of 7 elementary schools in Chelsea, MA.
School address
District: Chelsea · Massachusetts
NCES ID 250354000858 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
George F. Kelly Elementary held near 486 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 38.8 → 39.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 250354000858 · Chelsea, MA Elementary · MID · TRAD
527 enr · 13.9:1 · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Chelsea High (1,649 students)
George F. Kelly Elementary held near 486 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 38.8 → 39.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
George F. Kelly 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
- This school 527
George F. Kelly Elementary
527 students
- Joseph a. Brow 487
Joseph a. Browne School
487 students
- Frank M Sokolo 472
Frank M Sokolowski Elementary
472 students
What this shows George F. Kelly Elementary reports 527 students on the CCD universe file.
How George F. Kelly Elementary compares
George F. Kelly 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 | 13.9:1 | ▲ 13% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 527 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
527
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 79% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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 + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 97.0%
White 2.3%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 97.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 5.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 5.9, George F. Kelly 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 George F. Kelly Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chelsea High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Shurtleff Early Childhood | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clark Avenue School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Joseph a. Browne School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Frank M Sokolowski Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to George F. Kelly 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
- 487
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 472
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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
Joseph a. Browne School
Standard public school
487 students 10.8:1 students per teacher
Frank M Sokolowski Elementary
Standard public school
472 students 11.5:1 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 (~527 students)
Frequently asked questions about George F. Kelly Elementary
How many students attend George F. Kelly Elementary?
George F. Kelly Elementary has 527 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Chelsea, MA. CCD year-over-year: 478 (2022-23) → 486 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at George F. Kelly Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at George F. Kelly Elementary is 13.9:1, which is 13% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of George F. Kelly Elementary?
The largest demographic group at George F. Kelly Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 97.0% of enrollment, in Chelsea, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for George F. Kelly Elementary?
George F. Kelly Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical 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 George F. Kelly Elementary rank among elementary schools in Chelsea?
By Resource Investment Index, George F. Kelly Elementary ranks #1 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 George F. Kelly 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.