Serving 534 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Chelsea Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 534 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
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Chelsea Elementary School's student population of 534 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
534 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Chelsea Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,269 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Chelsea Elementary School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1213 out of 1269 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
77%
22%
Black
15%
7%
White
2%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is Chelsea Elementary School's ranking?
Chelsea Elementary School is ranked #1213 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Chelsea Elementary School often compared to?
Chelsea Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Quindaro Elementary School, Bertram Caruthers Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Chelsea Elementary School?
534 students attend Chelsea Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Chelsea Elementary School students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Chelsea Elementary School?
Chelsea Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Chelsea Elementary School offer ?
Chelsea Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Chelsea Elementary School part of?
Chelsea Elementary School is part of Kansas City School District.
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