Serving 889 students in grades 3-5, Chelsea Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 3-5
- Enrollment: 889 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 64% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 73% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 77% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Chelsea Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Chelsea Elementary School's student population of 889 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
889 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
School Rankings
Chelsea Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Chelsea Elementary School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#46 out of 3426 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)64%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
6%
Hispanic
9%
28%
Black
8%
16%
White
74%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
2%
27%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chelsea Elementary School's ranking?
Chelsea Elementary School is ranked #46 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Chelsea Elementary School?
889 students attend Chelsea Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Chelsea Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Chelsea Elementary School?
Chelsea Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Chelsea Elementary School offer ?
Chelsea Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is Chelsea Elementary School part of?
Chelsea Elementary School is part of Frankfort CCSD 157c School District.
School Calendar
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Date
Last Day of School (if no emergency days are used) (District Calendar)
June 03, 2025 (Tuesday)
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