Below Average
#1484 of 1,793 schools in MA
Based on limited data
Shurtleff Early Childhood
Elementary School · Chelsea · Chelsea, MA
A Chelsea elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 1st.
99 Hawthorn Street, Chelsea, MA 02150
- 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on 10 schools in Chelsea.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Shurtleff Early Childhood sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 95Walker's Paradise
- Transit 62Good Transit
- Bike 53Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,423/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Chelsea), 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
$72,122
Median home value
$476,500
Median rent
$1,861/mo
College educated
22%
Homeownership
29.2%
Poverty rate
20.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02150; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kennedy Patrick J Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | PK–6 | 0.8 mi | 267 | Compare → |
| Mario Umana AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | PK–8 | 0.8 mi | 632 | Compare → |
| O'donnell Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | PK–6 | 0.8 mi | 275 | Compare → |
| Otis Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | PK–6 | 1.0 mi | 402 | 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.
Chelsea
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #9 of 11
- District spending per student
- $21,435NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 22.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Shurtleff Early Childhood is listed in Chelsea; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Shurtleff Early Childhood
Shurtleff Early Childhood is a public elementary school in Chelsea, MA, part of Chelsea, serving approximately 806 students in grades Pre-K-1st with a 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,484 of 1,793 schools in MA. Based on limited data: 44% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Shurtleff Early Childhood
What grades does Shurtleff Early Childhood serve?
Shurtleff Early Childhood serves students in grades Pre-K through 1st.
How many students attend Shurtleff Early Childhood?
Shurtleff Early Childhood has an enrollment of approximately 806 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shurtleff Early Childhood?
The student-teacher ratio at Shurtleff Early Childhood is 13.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Shurtleff Early Childhood rank in MA?
Shurtleff Early Childhood ranks #1,484 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Shurtleff Early Childhood's MySchoolScout rating?
Shurtleff Early Childhood has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Shurtleff Early Childhood a charter school?
No, Shurtleff Early Childhood is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Shurtleff Early Childhood a Title I school?
No, Shurtleff Early Childhood is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 1st
- Enrollment
- 806
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 59
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Suffolk County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 37.5%
- Phone
- (617) 466-5150
- Area population (ZIP 02150)
- 39,444
- Area average commute
- 33.5 min
- Area median age
- 34.5
Official sources & links
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 02150; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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