Enrollment
779
Massachusetts · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Chelsea, MA
Shurtleff Early Childhood
Federal NCES profile for Shurtleff Early Childhood, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 250354000235
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 2
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Shurtleff Early Childhood earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Massachusetts schools.
- #12 of 12
- public schools in Chelsea · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.2:1
- large classes for Massachusetts
- 779
- students enrolled
Shurtleff Early Childhood has class sizes larger than 70% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Shurtleff Early Childhood ranks #12 of 12 public schools in Chelsea, MA.
School address
District: Chelsea · Massachusetts
NCES ID 250354000235 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
59.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.2:1
vs 12.3:1 Massachusetts avg
+7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Shurtleff Early Childhood compares with Massachusetts and U.S. medians
What stands out at Shurtleff Early Childhood
Shurtleff Early Childhood is a large combined-grade school in Chelsea, Massachusetts, enrolling 779 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Massachusetts schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 779 puts it in the larger third of Massachusetts schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 96% of the 1,831 Massachusetts schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 23/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 39.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Chelsea's public schools, it stands alongside Chelsea Virtual Learning Academy (54 students): Shurtleff Early Childhood is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (13.2:1 vs 7.7:1).
Chelsea also operates Chelsea High (1,649 students) and Clark Avenue School (673 students) alongside Shurtleff Early Childhood.
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 Shurtleff Early Childhood compares
Shurtleff Early Childhood on the metrics families compare, against Massachusetts and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.2:1 | ▲ 7% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 779 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
779
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 70% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
39.4%
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
$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 + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 87.5%
African American 6.0%
White 5.0%
Asian 1.2%
Two or More 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 87.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.8, Shurtleff Early Childhood is less mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Chelsea, which includes Shurtleff Early Childhood.
$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 Shurtleff Early Childhood Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chelsea High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clark Avenue School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| George F. Kelly Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Joseph a. Browne School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Frank M Sokolowski Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Shurtleff Early Childhood'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
- 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
- Enrollment
- 472
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 (~779 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Shurtleff Early Childhood
How many students attend Shurtleff Early Childhood?
Shurtleff Early Childhood has 779 students enrolled. It is a public school in Chelsea, MA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shurtleff Early Childhood?
The student-teacher ratio at Shurtleff Early Childhood is 13.2:1, which is 7% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 16% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Shurtleff Early Childhood?
The largest demographic group at Shurtleff Early Childhood is Hispanic or Latino at 87.5% of enrollment, in Chelsea, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Shurtleff Early Childhood?
Shurtleff Early Childhood has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Shurtleff Early Childhood rank among public schools in Chelsea?
By Resource Investment Index, Shurtleff Early Childhood ranks #12 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 Shurtleff Early Childhood a good school?
Shurtleff Early Childhood earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Massachusetts schools. 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 Shurtleff Early Childhood, Chelsea also operates Chelsea High (1,649 students), Clark Avenue School (673 students), and George F. Kelly Elementary (527 students). See the Chelsea district page for the complete list.
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