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Chelmsford

Massachusetts · Public School District
8
Schools
5,055
Students
$20,584
Per-Pupil Spend
+43% nat'l
—
Free Lunch Rate
96.0%
Graduation Rate
+9.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Chelmsford is a public school district in Massachusetts serving 5,055 students across 8 schools. It includes 4 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 96.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $20,584 is above average for a US public school district. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 56/100.

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All Schools (8)
Elementary Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Byam SchoolKG–04501
Center Elementary SchoolKG–04485
Charles D HarringtonKG–04471
South RowKG–04463
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Col Moses Parker School05–08723
McCarthy Middle School05–08844
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Chelmsford High09–121,367
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Community Education CenterPK–PK201
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$20,584+43% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
26%
68%
State
25.7%
Local (property tax)
67.8%
Federal
6.5%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (68%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
8
Schools
5,055
Students
—
Free Lunch
$21K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate96.0%
Opportunity Score56/100
StateMassachusetts →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
96.0% graduation rate — 9.5 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $20,584 per pupil — 43% above the national average of $14,347.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Chelmsford?
Chelmsford has 8 public schools, serving a total of 5,055 students.
What is the graduation rate for Chelmsford?
The graduation rate is 96.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Chelmsford spend per student?
Chelmsford spends $20,584 per pupil — 43% above the national average of $14,347.
Are there charter schools in Chelmsford?
No, Chelmsford does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Chelmsford serve?
Chelmsford serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Chelmsford?
The median opportunity score across schools in Chelmsford is 56/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.