- Enrollment
- 1,649
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Chelsea, MA
William a Berkowitz Elementary
Federal NCES profile for William a Berkowitz Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 250354000847
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
William a Berkowitz Elementary earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Massachusetts median.
- #4 of 7
- elementary schools in Chelsea · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13:1
- students per teacher
- 455
- students enrolled
William a Berkowitz Elementary has class sizes near the Massachusetts median. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, William a Berkowitz Elementary ranks #4 of 7 elementary schools in Chelsea, MA.
School address
District: Chelsea · Massachusetts
NCES ID 250354000847 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
William a Berkowitz Elementary held near 435 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 35.0 → 37.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-18 students YoY 250354000847 · Chelsea, MA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
455 enr · 13:1 · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Chelsea High (1,649 students)
William a Berkowitz Elementary held near 435 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount). Teacher FTE added 35.0 → 37.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
William a Berkowitz 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 455
William a Berkowitz Elementary
455 students
What this shows William a Berkowitz Elementary reports 455 students on the CCD universe file.
How William a Berkowitz Elementary compares
William a Berkowitz 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 | 13:1 | ▲ 6% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 455 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
455
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 68% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
31.6%
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
2
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 87.0%
White 6.2%
African American 5.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Asian 0.2%
Two or More 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 87.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.6, William a Berkowitz 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 William a Berkowitz 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clark Avenue School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| George F. Kelly Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Joseph a. Browne School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to William a Berkowitz 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
Frank M Sokolowski Elementary
Standard public school
472 students 11.5:1 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 (~455 students)
Frequently asked questions about William a Berkowitz Elementary
How many students attend William a Berkowitz Elementary?
William a Berkowitz Elementary has 455 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Chelsea, MA. CCD year-over-year: 453 (2022-23) → 435 (2023-24), nearly flat (-18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at William a Berkowitz Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at William a Berkowitz Elementary is 13:1, which is 6% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of William a Berkowitz Elementary?
The largest demographic group at William a Berkowitz Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 87.0% of enrollment, in Chelsea, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for William a Berkowitz Elementary?
William a Berkowitz Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 William a Berkowitz Elementary rank among elementary schools in Chelsea?
By Resource Investment Index, William a Berkowitz Elementary ranks #4 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 William a Berkowitz 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.