Shurtleff Early Childhood

www.chelseaschools.com

779 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 1st

School Overview

Shurtleff Early Childhood, located at 99 Hawthorn Street in Chelsea, Massachusetts, serves as a foundational educational hub for the youngest learners in the Chelsea Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering the social, emotional, and academic development of preschool-aged children. By providing a nurturing and structured environment, Shurtleff aims to build a strong educational baseline, helping students develop the essential school-readiness skills—such as literacy, numeracy, and cooperative play—necessary for a successful transition into kindergarten.

As a core component of the Chelsea school system, the center emphasizes inclusive early childhood education that reflects the diverse needs of the local community. The curriculum is designed to support both English language learners and native speakers alike, prioritizing a holistic approach that values curiosity, creativity, and community engagement. Through the district’s website, families can access information regarding enrollment, school policies, and resources to support their child's early development, underscoring the school’s commitment to strong home-school partnerships.

779

Total Students

58.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Shurtleff Early Childhood
Demographic	Student Count
White	39
Hispanic	682
Black	47
Asian	9
Two or More	2

Hispanic
682 (87.5%)
Black
47 (6.0%)
White
39 (5.0%)
Asian
9 (1.2%)
Two or More
2 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Chelsea
Phone:	(617)466-5150
Website:	http://www.chelseaschools.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 1st
Total Students:	779
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	58.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 275

Kindergarten 455

Grade 1 49