Serving 262 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Chelsea Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 49%). 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 7% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Maine state average of 15% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 262 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ME
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Chelsea Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire Augusta, ME school district, encompassing approximately 205 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 20-30 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 28.8 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
School Overview
Chelsea Elementary School's student population of 262 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
262 students
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
School Rankings
Chelsea Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 500 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Chelsea Elementary School is 0.14, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.28. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#269 out of 500 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
49%
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
1%
1%
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
2%
4%
Black
2%
5%
White
93%
85%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.3%
28.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chelsea Elementary School's ranking?
Chelsea Elementary School is ranked #269 out of 500 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 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?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% 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?
262 students attend Chelsea Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Chelsea Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
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 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Chelsea Elementary School part of?
Chelsea Elementary School is part of RSU 12 School District.
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