Excellent
#391 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 10% in state
Chelsea Elem School
Elementary School · Frankfort Ccsd 157c · Frankfort, IL
A Frankfort Ccsd 157c elementary school where students score 19 points above what's typical for similar communities.
22265 S 80th Ave, Frankfort, IL 60423
- Math 64% proficient (2021)
- Reading 73% proficient (2022)
- 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Chelsea Elem School score 68% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 21 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 73% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 74% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Chelsea Elem School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated701/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Frankfort), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$137,651
Median home value
$376,500
Median rent
$1,455/mo
College educated
48.3%
Homeownership
93.6%
Poverty rate
5.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60423; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Trail Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | 1–4 | 1.6 mi | 309 | Compare → |
| Frankfort Square Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | 1–4 | 2.7 mi | 175 | Compare → |
| Dr Julian Rogus SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | PK–4 | 2.9 mi | 607 | Compare → |
| Marya Yates Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | K–5 | 3.3 mi | 265 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Frankfort Ccsd 157c
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $15,049NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Chelsea Elem School is listed in Frankfort CCSD 157C; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Chelsea Elem School
Chelsea Elem School is a public elementary school in Frankfort, IL, part of Frankfort Ccsd 157c, serving approximately 889 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #391 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Chelsea Elem School
What grades does Chelsea Elem School serve?
Chelsea Elem School serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.
How many students attend Chelsea Elem School?
Chelsea Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 889 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chelsea Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Chelsea Elem School is 15.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Chelsea Elem School rank in IL?
Chelsea Elem School ranks #391 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Chelsea Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?
Chelsea Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Chelsea Elem School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Chelsea Elem School has 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Chelsea Elem School a charter school?
No, Chelsea Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Chelsea Elem School a Title I school?
No, Chelsea Elem School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 3rd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 889
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 57
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Will County
- Phone
- (815) 469-2309
- Area population (ZIP 60423)
- 32,813
- Area average commute
- 32.2 min
- Area median age
- 42.4
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 60423; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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