Edgar A Hooks Elementary

www.chelseaschools.com

498 Students

Elementary School 1st - 4th

School Overview

Edgar A. Hooks Elementary School, located at 300 Crescent Avenue in Chelsea, Massachusetts, is a vital part of the Chelsea Public Schools district. Serving a diverse urban student population, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment. It emphasizes foundational academic development, aiming to equip its young learners with the essential skills in literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional growth necessary for long-term success.

The school operates with a focus on community and collaboration, working closely with families and local stakeholders to provide a comprehensive educational experience. By leveraging the resources of the Chelsea Public Schools system, Edgar A. Hooks Elementary strives to provide a rigorous curriculum while addressing the unique linguistic and cultural needs of its students. The school remains committed to cultivating a safe, engaging, and equitable space where every child is encouraged to achieve their personal best.

498

Total Students

41.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Edgar A Hooks Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	49
Hispanic	410
Black	32
Asian	2
Two or More	3
American Indian	2

Hispanic
410 (82.3 %)
White
49 (9.8 %)
Black
32 (6.4 %)
Two or More
3 (0.6 %)
Asian
2 (0.4 %)
American Indian
2 (0.4 %)

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:	Chelsea
Phone:	(617)466-5400
Website:	http://www.chelseaschools.com
Grade Range:	1st - 4th
Total Students:	498
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.1
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

Grade 1 101

Grade 2 123

Grade 3 138

Grade 4 136