District Overview
Headquartered at 500 Broadway in Chelsea, Massachusetts, the Chelsea school district operates as an active, traditional public school system within a large suburban setting in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton metropolitan region. Providing a continuous educational pathway, the district encompasses 11 operational schools that serve students from pre-kindergarten through the 12th grade, as well as offering ungraded educational programming. As an independent, non-charter public school district, Chelsea delivers comprehensive academic services to guide children from their earliest foundational years through high school graduation. Families and researchers seeking additional information can visit the district’s official portal at www.chelseaschools.com or contact central administrative offices at (617) 466-4477.

The district educates a total student population of 6,094 learners, consisting of 3,144 male students, 2,947 female students, and 3 students with unspecified gender identities. The community's demographic breakdown includes 5,420 Hispanic students, 326 White students, 278 Black students, 36 Asian students, 26 students of two or more races, and 5 American Indian students. To support learning and daily operations across its schools, Chelsea employs a substantial workforce totaling roughly 1,964 full-time equivalent (FTE) staff members. This team includes over 1,024 FTE teachers, 168 FTE instructional aides, and 772 FTE support staff positions, establishing a well-resourced framework focused on student success.
11
Total Schools
6,094
Total Students
1,024.0
Full-Time Teachers
6.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Chelsea
Demographic Student Count
White326
Hispanic5,420
Black278
Asian36
Two or More26
American Indian5
  • Hispanic
    5,420 (89.0%)
  • White
    326 (5.4%)
  • Black
    278 (4.6%)
  • Asian
    36 (0.6%)
  • Two or More
    26 (0.4%)
  • American Indian
    5 (0.1%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Chelsea
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary5
Middle3
High3
Other0
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:11
Students:6,094*
Teachers (FTE):1,024.0*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:6.0
Schools in Chelsea
Found 11 Schools