Chelsea Elementary School

Summary:

Chelsea Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-8 in Chelsea, Maine, with a student population of 281. The school is part of the Regional School Unit 12 district, which is ranked 88 out of 177 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Chelsea Elementary School has a significantly higher percentage of white students (97.51%) compared to nearby schools, it faces several challenges that set it apart from its peers. The school has seen a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, from 18.7% in 2020-2021 to 40.0% in 2021-2022, before dropping to 20.8% in 2022-2023. This is higher than the nearby schools, which range from 15.3% to 28.7% chronic absenteeism. Additionally, Chelsea Elementary School's test scores have fluctuated over the years, with a significant drop in proficiency rates in 2022-2023 compared to the previous year, falling below the Regional School Unit 12 and state averages in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science.

Chelsea Elementary School also has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 44.09% to 56.23% over the past three years, which is higher than the nearby schools. However, the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 7.9 to 9.4 over the past three years, which is lower than the nearby schools. Despite these efforts, Chelsea Elementary School's performance, as measured by its statewide ranking and SchoolDigger star rating, has declined over the years, from a ranking of 146 out of 254 Maine elementary schools and a 2-star rating in 2016-2017 to a ranking of 223 out of 290 and a 1-star rating in 2022-2023, underperforming compared to nearby schools like Whitefield Elementary School and Windsor Elementary School.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

566 Togus Road
Chelsea, ME 04330

(207) 582-2214

District: Regional School Unit 12

SchoolDigger Rank:
223^rd of 290 Maine Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $20,461

Student/teacher ratio: 7.7

Number of students: 278

Racial breakdown:

White:

96.0%

African American:

1.8%

Hispanic:

1.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 54.7%

See top rated Maine elementary schools

Compare Chelsea Elementary School to nearby elementary schools!

Performance Trends

Compare Details Chelsea Elementary School ranks worse than 76.9% of elementary schools in Maine. It also ranks last among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Regional School Unit 12 District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 31.4. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (96%), African American (1.8%), Hispanic (1.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 54.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Regional School Unit 12 District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Chelsea Elementary School is 7.7, which is the lowest among 5 elementary schools in the Regional School Unit 12 District! (See more...)

Compare Chelsea Elementary School employs 36.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Chelsea Elementary School is $20,461, which is the 2^nd highest among 4 elementary schools in the Regional School Unit 12 District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Chelsea Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Regional School Unit 12:

SchoolDigger ranks Regional School Unit 12 88^th of 177 Maine school districts. (See district ranking list.)

What do you think?

Your rating for Chelsea Elementary School?

(Ranking FAQ)

Rank History for Chelsea Elementary School

Compare

Rank History for all students at Chelsea Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ME State Percentile
2012	36.12	198^th	258	23.3%
2013	44.90	157^th	261	39.8%
2015	29.75	237^th	284	16.5%
2016	27.38	206^th	255	19.2%
2017	37.81	170^th	256	33.6%
2018	45.43	146^th	254	42.5%
2019	23.60	216^th	258	16.3%
2021	46.42	119^th	228	47.8%
2022	48.95	104^th	210	50.5%
2023	31.40	223^rd	290	23.1%

See the entire list of Maine Elementary School Rankings!

Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Chelsea Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	44.53	38^th	64	40.6%

See the entire list of Best Maine Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Chelsea Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	8.71	147^th	153	3.9%
2021	39.79	49^th	90	45.6%

See the entire list of Best Maine Elementary Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Male students at Chelsea Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	48.54	73^rd	153	52.3%
2021	48.96	49^th	90	45.6%

See the entire list of Best Maine Elementary Schools for Male Students!

Data source: test scores: Maine Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Maine Department of Education

We're sorry, but no reviews have been submitted for Chelsea Elementary School.

If you have first-hand knowledge about Chelsea Elementary School, submit a rating!

Reviews:
No reviews have been submitted!

Enrollment information for Chelsea Elementary School

Compare

Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2010	235	0	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	237
2011	210	1	2	10	2	0	0	225
2012	240	2	2	3	3	0	0	250
2013	233	1	2	1	1	0	0	238
2014	246	2	0	2	3	0	0	253
2015	244	4	3	0	2	0	0	253
2016	268	4	3	1	2	1	0	279
2017	280	4	5	0	2	2	0	293
2018	283	5	4	0	2	2	1	297
2019	309	0	5	0	2	0	1	317
2020	309	0	4	1	2	4	1	321
2021	291	2	3	1	0	4	1	302
2022	270	2	3	1	0	2	1	279
2023	274	1	2	2	0	2	0	281
2024	267	5	2	3	0	1	0	278

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Chelsea Elementary School

Compare

Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	237	26.7	8.8	43.9
2011	225	23.4	9.6	50.2
2012	250	21.6	11.5	7.6
2013	238	22.8	10.4	54.2
2014	253	8.5	29.6	54.5
2015	253	22.0	11.5	57.7
2016	279	26.0	10.7	53.4
2017	293	28.5	10.2	52.2
2018	297	31.0	9.5	53.5
2019	317	31.1	10.1	58.7
2020	321	32.1	9.9	57.9
2021	302	32.1	9.4	49.7
2022	279	32.1	8.6	44.1
2023	281	35.2	7.9	56.2
2024	278	36.1	7.7	54.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Chelsea Elementary School

Compare

Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	237	26.7	8.8	43.9
2011	225	23.4	9.6	50.2
2012	250	21.6	11.5	7.6
2013	238	22.8	10.4	54.2
2014	253	8.5	29.6	54.5
2015	253	22.0	11.5	57.7
2016	279	26.0	10.7	53.4
2017	293	28.5	10.2	52.2
2018	297	31.0	9.5	53.5
2019	317	31.1	10.1	58.7
2020	321	32.1	9.9	57.9
2021	302	32.1	9.4	49.7
2022	279	32.1	8.6	44.1
2023	281	35.2	7.9	56.2
2024	278	36.1	7.7	54.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Chelsea Elementary School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$17,186
2019	$17,033
2020	$18,123
2021	$19,043
2022	$19,447
2023	$20,461

Data source: Maine Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Chelsea Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 216^th of 258 Elementary schools	Ranks 223^rd of 290 Elementary schools	6.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
All Grades English Language Arts (Chelsea Elementary School)	46.1	85.6	39.5%
All Grades English Language Arts (Regional School Unit 12)	51	86	35%
All Grades English Language Arts (Maine)	55.9	83.8	27.9%
All Grades Mathematics (Chelsea Elementary School)	26.9	80.6	53.7%
All Grades Mathematics (Regional School Unit 12)	28.4	85.3	56.9%
All Grades Mathematics (Maine)	35.7	81.3	45.7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	317	281	11.4%
African American	0	1
American Indian	2	0	100%
Asian	5	2	60%
Hispanic	0	2
Pacific Islander	0	2
White	309	274	11.3%
Two or More Races	1	0	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	58.7%	56.2%	2.4%

Schools Near Chelsea Elementary School

Choose columns to see: Summary School Students/Teachers Ranking Test Scores Finance All

School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				MEA English Language Arts (2023)	MEA Mathematics (2023)	MEA Science (2023)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MEA English Language Arts All Grades	MEA Mathematics All Grades	MEA Science All Grades	Total
Chelsea Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	566 Togus Road	Chelsea	04330	Kennebec County	Regional School Unit 12	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 582-2214	278	36	7.7	54.7%	267 (96.0%)	5 (1.8%)	3 (1.1%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	31.4	223^rd of 290 public elementary schools	23.1%		49	104^th of 210 public elementary schools	50.5%	119	60.0	38.9	32.0	$20,461
Farrington School	Public	K-6	249 Eastern Avenue	Augusta	04330	Kennebec County	Augusta Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 626-2480	308	30	10.1	52.9%	277 (89.9%)	6 (1.9%)	9 (2.9%)	6 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.2%)	8.6	282^nd of 290 public elementary schools	2.8%		5.5	195^th of 210 public elementary schools	7.1%	87	46.3	31.5	16.7	$18,307
Pittston-Randolph Consolidated School	Public	K-5	1023 Pittston School Street	Pittston	04345	Kennebec County	Regional School Unit 11/Maine School Admin District 11	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 582-6268	199	15	13.1	44.2%	189 (95.0%)	1 (0.5%)	2 (1.0%)	3 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	3 (1.5%)	55.2	145^th of 290 public elementary schools	50.0%					(n/a)	66.3	54.4	24.1	$17,356
Lillian Parks Hussey School	Public	K-6	12 Gedney Street	Augusta	04330	Kennebec County	Augusta Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 626-2461	242	20	12.2	33.1%	198 (81.8%)	4 (1.7%)	13 (5.4%)	10 (4.1%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (6.2%)	69.9	92^nd of 290 public elementary schools	68.3%		64.8	71^st of 210 public elementary schools	66.2%	21	66.0	60.9	51.3	$15,757
Lincoln School	Public	K-6	30 Lincoln Street	Augusta	04330	Kennebec County	Augusta Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 626-2483	295	26	11.3	55.6%	279 (94.6%)	8 (2.7%)	2 (0.7%)	3 (1.0%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	48.4	171^st of 290 public elementary schools	41.0%		29.4	151^st of 210 public elementary schools	28.1%	20	58.5	59.2	20.9	$16,967
Laura E Richards School	Public	PK, KG-2	279 Brunswick Avenue	Gardiner	04345	Kennebec County	Regional School Unit 11/Maine School Admin District 11	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 582-3612	228	16	14.7	36.4%	222 (97.4%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.9%)								(n/a)				$14,801
Hall-Dale Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	26 Garden Lane	Hallowell	04347	Kennebec County	Regional School Unit 02	No	No	No	No	(207) 623-8677	309	29	10.8	30.4%	268 (86.7%)	10 (3.2%)	11 (3.6%)	3 (1.0%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.6%)	14 (4.5%)	51.6	161^st of 290 public elementary schools	44.5%		58.5	84^th of 210 public elementary schools	60.0%	77	62.1	52.9		$18,705
Whitefield Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	164 Grand Army Road	Whitefield	04353	Lincoln County	Regional School Unit 12	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 549-7691	183	15	12.2	49.2%	176 (96.2%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.6%)	69	98^th of 290 public elementary schools	66.2%		63.1	73^rd of 210 public elementary schools	65.2%	25	67.2	57.8	48.9	$19,856
Sylvio J Gilbert School	Public	PK, KG-6	16 Sunset Avenue	Augusta	04330	Kennebec County	Augusta Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 626-2491	319	25	12.8	38.6%	269 (84.3%)	8 (2.5%)	8 (2.5%)	6 (1.9%)	1 (0.3%)	4 (1.3%)	23 (7.2%)	32.3	221^st of 290 public elementary schools	23.8%		7.8	191^st of 210 public elementary schools	9.0%	30	55.5	46.5		$15,812
Windsor Elementary School	Public	K-8	366 Ridge Road	Windsor	04363	Kennebec County	Regional School Unit 12	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 445-2356	288	25	11.7	38.2%	267 (92.7%)	6 (2.1%)	9 (3.1%)	2 (0.7%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.0%)	69	96^th of 290 public elementary schools	66.9%		82.8	26^th of 210 public elementary schools	87.6%	70	68.0	63.3	32.1	$18,928

Frequently Asked Questions about Chelsea Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Chelsea Elementary School?

Students at Chelsea Elementary School are 96% White, 2% African American, 1% Hispanic.

How many students attend Chelsea Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 278 students attended Chelsea Elementary School.

What district is Chelsea Elementary School in?

Regional School Unit 12

Is Chelsea Elementary School a good school?

Chelsea Elementary School ranks in the bottom 23.1% of Maine elementary schools.

Rate Chelsea Elementary School!

Other helpful SchoolDigger resources...

Compare to nearby schools

MEMaine Elementary School Rankings

MEMaine District Rankings

Schools in Chelsea, ME

Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for Chelsea Elementary School!

SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Maine Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.