Serving 884 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Chelsea Park Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 884 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 46% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 68% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Chelsea Park Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Chelsea Park Elementary School's student population of 884 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
884 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Chelsea Park Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Chelsea Park Elementary School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#98 out of 1276 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
6%
10%
Black
12%
32%
White
77%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chelsea Park Elementary School's ranking?
Chelsea Park Elementary School is ranked #98 out of 1,276 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Chelsea Park Elementary School often compared to?
Chelsea Park Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Forest Oaks Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
How many students attend Chelsea Park Elementary School?
884 students attend Chelsea Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Chelsea Park Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Chelsea Park Elementary School?
Chelsea Park Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Chelsea Park Elementary School offer ?
Chelsea Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Chelsea Park Elementary School part of?
Chelsea Park Elementary School is part of Shelby County School District.
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