Chelsea Elementary School

566 Togus Road
Augusta, ME 04330
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
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Top 50%
Serving 281 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Chelsea Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is approximately equal to the Maine state average of 82%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 84%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Maine state average of 13% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 281 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 3%
  • : Top 50% in ME
  • : 80-84% (Top 50%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 30%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Chelsea Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Chelsea Elementary School's student population of 281 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
281 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Chelsea Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 512 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Chelsea Elementary School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.25. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (ME)
#201 out of 512 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Chelsea Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
80-84%
82%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Chelsea Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Maine by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
85-89%
84%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Chelsea Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Maine by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25-29%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Chelsea Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Maine by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Chelsea Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Maine by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Asian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Chelsea Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Maine by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
1%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Chelsea Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Maine by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Chelsea Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Maine by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
97%
87%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Chelsea Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Maine by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Maine.
0.06
This chart displays the diversity score of Chelsea Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Maine by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Chelsea Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Maine by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Chelsea Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Maine by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Chelsea Elementary School's ranking?
Chelsea Elementary School is ranked #201 out of 512 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are Chelsea Elementary School often compared to?
Chelsea Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Messalonskee Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 82% ME state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
How many students attend Chelsea Elementary School?
281 students attend Chelsea Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Chelsea Elementary School students are White, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Chelsea Elementary School?
Chelsea Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Chelsea Elementary School offer ?
Chelsea Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Chelsea Elementary School part of?
Chelsea Elementary School is part of RSU 12 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 281 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 3%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 80-84% (Top 50%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 30%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

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