Chelmsford School District

The Chelmsford School District is located in Chelmsford, MA and includes 8 schools that serve 5,618 students in grades PK through 12.  

District Spending

The Chelmsford School District spends $10,243 per pupil in current expenditures.  The district spends 66% on instruction, 31% on support services, and 3% on other elementary and secondary expenditures.

District Student-Teacher Ratio

The Chelmsford School District has 15 students for every full-time equivalent teacher, with the MA state average being 13 students per full-time equivalent teacher.  

District Student Information

The Chelmsford School District had a grades 9-12 dropout rate of 1% in 2005.  The national grades 9-12 dropout rate in 2005 was 3.9%.  

In the Chelmsford School District, 13% of students have an IEP (Individualized Education Program).  An IEP is a written plan for students eligible for special needs services.  

The Chelmsford School District serves 1% English Language Learners (ELL).  ELL students are in the process of acquiring and learning English Language skills.