Clark Avenue School

www.chelseaschools.com

671 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

Clark Avenue School is a public elementary school located in Chelsea, Massachusetts, serving students in grades Pre-K through 4. As part of the Chelsea Public Schools district, the institution is committed to providing a supportive and inclusive learning environment that fosters academic growth, social-emotional development, and a strong sense of community for its diverse student population. The school emphasizes foundational skills in literacy and mathematics while encouraging students to become active participants in their own education.

Beyond the classroom, Clark Avenue School focuses on preparing young learners for future success through a variety of educational initiatives and a dedicated staff. By utilizing the resources of the Chelsea school district, the faculty works to meet the individual needs of every student, promoting equity and excellence. With its central location in Chelsea, the school serves as a neighborhood hub that prioritizes parent involvement and community collaboration to ensure a well-rounded educational experience for all its children.

671

Total Students

51.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Clark Avenue School
Demographic	Student Count
White	36
Hispanic	604
Black	21
Asian	2
Two or More	7
American Indian	1

Hispanic
604 (90.0 %)
White
36 (5.4 %)
Black
21 (3.1 %)
Two or More
7 (1.0 %)
Asian
2 (0.3 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Chelsea
Phone:	(617)466-5100
Website:	http://www.chelseaschools.com
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	671
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	51.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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 5 154

Grade 6 169

Grade 7 165

Grade 8 183