Serving 891 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Chelsea Park Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 50% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 891 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 53% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 71% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Chelsea Park Elementary School serves the northeast part of Chelsea, AL, covering an area of approximately 58.5 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive to the school of about 10 to 12 minutes, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located 8.4 miles away.
- 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
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Chelsea Park Elementary School's student population of 891 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
891 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Chelsea Park Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Chelsea Park Elementary School is 0.48, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#116 out of 1275 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
30%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
9%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Black
16%
31%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
White
70%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.7%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
53%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
1%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #116 out of 1,275 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?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Chelsea Park Elementary School?
891 students attend Chelsea Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Chelsea Park Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Chelsea Park Elementary School?
Chelsea Park Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Chelsea Park Elementary School offer ?
Chelsea Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
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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