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Center Elementary School

84 Billerica Road
Chelmsford, MA 01824
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 485 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Center Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 485 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • : Top 30% in MA
  • : 55% (Top 30%)
  • : 54% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Center Elementary School's student population of 485 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
485 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Center Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Center Elementary School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MA)
#477 out of 1631 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Center Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Center Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
54%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Center Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Center Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
20%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Center Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
7%
24%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Center Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
4%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Center Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
66%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Center Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Center Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Center Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Massachusetts.
0.52
This chart displays the diversity score of Center Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Center Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Center Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Center Elementary School's ranking?
Center Elementary School is ranked #477 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Center Elementary School often compared to?
Center Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Byam School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Center Elementary School?
485 students attend Center Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Center Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Center Elementary School?
Center Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Center Elementary School offer ?
Center Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Center Elementary School part of?
Center Elementary School is part of Chelmsford School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 485 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 55% (Top 30%)
  • : 54% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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