Shurtleff Early Childhood

99 Hawthorn Street
Chelsea, MA 02150
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Shurtleff Early Childhood serves 637 students in grades Prekindergarten-1.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 637 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Shurtleff Early Childhood's student population of 637 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
637 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Shurtleff Early Childhood is 0.27, 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.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MA)
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
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Hispanic
85%
22%
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Black
6%
10%
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White
7%
57%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.27
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
4%
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School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Shurtleff Early Childhood?
637 students attend Shurtleff Early Childhood.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Shurtleff Early Childhood students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Shurtleff Early Childhood?
Shurtleff Early Childhood has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Shurtleff Early Childhood offer ?
Shurtleff Early Childhood offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Shurtleff Early Childhood part of?
Shurtleff Early Childhood is part of Chelsea School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 637 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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