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Shurtleff Early Childhood

99 Hawthorn Street
Chelsea, MA 02150
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Shurtleff Early Childhood serves 806 students in grades Prekindergarten-1. 
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 806 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Shurtleff Early Childhood's student population of 806 students has grown by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
806 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Together, We Are Better
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
The diversity score of Shurtleff Early Childhood is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MA)
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
87%
25%
Black
5%
10%
White
7%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.24
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id="school-notes">School Notes
  • School Mascot: Berky The Bear
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Shurtleff Early Childhood?
806 students attend Shurtleff Early Childhood.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Shurtleff Early Childhood students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Shurtleff Early Childhood?
Shurtleff Early Childhood has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Shurtleff Early Childhood offer ?
Shurtleff Early Childhood offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Shurtleff Early Childhood part of?
Shurtleff Early Childhood is part of Chelsea School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 806 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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