Center Elementary School

www.chelmsford.k12.ma.us/center

485 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

Center Elementary School, located at 84 Billerica Road in Chelmsford, Massachusetts, is a primary educational institution serving students in the Chelmsford Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that focuses on the academic, social, and emotional development of its student body. As part of a highly-regarded district, Center Elementary emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum designed to meet state standards while preparing children for their future educational transitions.

Beyond its core academic program, the school prides itself on building a strong community partnership between educators, families, and students. By offering various resources and opportunities for extracurricular engagement, Center Elementary encourages students to develop critical thinking skills and a lifelong passion for learning. Prospective parents and community members can find detailed information regarding school policies, academic calendars, and faculty resources on their official website at http://www.chelmsford.k12.ma.us/center.

485

Total Students

35.4

Full-Time Teachers

13.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Center Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	320
Hispanic	33
Black	18
Asian	96
Two or More	17
American Indian	1

White
320 (66.0 %)
Asian
96 (19.8 %)
Hispanic
33 (6.8 %)
Black
18 (3.7 %)
Two or More
17 (3.5 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Chelmsford
Phone:	(978)251-5155
Website:	http://www.chelmsford.k12.ma.us/center
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	485
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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

Kindergarten 82

Grade 1 100

Grade 2 99

Grade 3 87

Grade 4 117

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Center Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	82
Grade 1	100
Grade 2	99
Grade 3	87
Grade 4	117

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Center Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	230	47.4%
Male	255	52.6%

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th