Serving 281 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Chelsea Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is approximately equal to the Maine state average of 82%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 84%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Maine state average of 13% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 281 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 3%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in ME
- Math Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
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Chelsea Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
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Chelsea Elementary School's student population of 281 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
281 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
Chelsea Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 512 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Chelsea Elementary School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.25. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#201 out of 512 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
1%
3%
Black
n/a
5%
White
97%
87%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
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Chelsea Elementary School is ranked #201 out of 512 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are Chelsea Elementary School often compared to?
Chelsea Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Messalonskee Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 82% ME state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
How many students attend Chelsea Elementary School?
281 students attend Chelsea Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Chelsea Elementary School students are White, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Chelsea Elementary School?
Chelsea Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Chelsea Elementary School offer ?
Chelsea Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Chelsea Elementary School part of?
Chelsea Elementary School is part of RSU 12 School District.
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