- Enrollment
- 1,649
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Shurtleff Early Childhood held near 806 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 59.0 → 59.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 250354000235 · Chelsea, MA Other · MID · TRAD
779 enr · 13.2:1 · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Chelsea High (1,649 students)
Shurtleff Early Childhood held near 806 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE held 59.0 → 59.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
Shurtleff Early Childhood in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Chelsea High
Chelsea High
1,649 students
- This school
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
- Frank M Sokolo 472
Frank M Sokolowski Elementary
472 students
What this shows Shurtleff Early Childhood reports 779 students on the CCD universe file.
How Shurtleff Early Childhood compares
Shurtleff Early Childhood 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 | 13.2:1 | ▲ 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 methodology
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
$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 + 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.
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
District finance for Chelsea reports $20,895 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~779 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 823 (2022-23) → 806 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.