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Chelsea Pk Elementary School

Public | K-3 | 778 students

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4 stars

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Posted July 16, 2012

Chelsea Park Elementary is a wonderful school - it's a great place to work and a good learning environment for students. The teachers have a genuine desire to teach and are always seeking new ways to make learning enjoyable. I am very blessed to work with such talented and caring people!


Posted September 28, 2011

I like the school, it is very clean and nice. Has tons of technology and educational tools. Our teacher is not proactive, we always seem to be behind the other classes. In addition, I know of two students who have been left outside accidentally. I agree the security is very lenient, which is a concern.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 30, 2010

Incredible teachers who truly love our children. Clean, respectable and STILL have great values!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 27, 2010

It is a friendly school full of great teachers, wonderful students, and supportive parents.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 27, 2010

Chelsea Park is a wonderful school that encourages teachers and children to think creatively and be life-long learners. I am having the BEST time teaching at Chelsea Park Elementary!
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted April 26, 2010

Our son has had the best teachers and loves going to school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 26, 2010

I love the new building...it is beautiful! I love teaching here because the students are wonderful, the parents are very supportive, and members of the faculty work together nicely!
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted April 26, 2010

It is a wonderful place to work with wonderful people!!!!
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted April 26, 2010

We love this school because although it is a large elementary school, we still have a since of community in all the grades. Our school hosts many functions such as a Fall Festival, The Buzz Run, Poetry Slam, Field Day, etc. Overall this is a great school to work at and be a student at.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted April 26, 2010

CPES is a wonderful place to teach! I love our school because here you feel like you are part of a huge family!
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted April 26, 2010

This is a great modern elementary school. It has up to date technology and supplies and the best, most loving teachers in the state. The school is really involved in the community as well as the community is equally involved in the school. It's a great school to be a part of.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 3, 2009

No complaints, love everything about Chelsea Park Elementary!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 25, 2009

The teachers at CPES are very nice. But it lacks in education. It is so far behind our old school. Both of my kids are bored. The security is very lenient. I have checked my children out without having to show ID.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 29, 2008

Chelsea Park is a very friendly and very family involved school. I especially like that they have programs like Literacy League that encourages parents to volunteer to spend time helping children with their reading with one on one reading time. The quality of teachers at Chelsea Park is tremendous also. Every teacher that my two girls have had there have been extraordinary. Thanks to all at the school ;that work so hard to make it a great experience. S. Peterson
—Submitted by a parent


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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

Grade level

Math

The state average for Math was 80% in 2010.

191 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
87%

2008

 
 
87%

2007

 
 
n/a
Reading

The state average for Reading was 87% in 2010.

190 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
94%

2008

 
 
93%

2007

 
 
n/a
Scale: % level 3 or 4

About the tests


In 2009-2010 Alabama used the Alabama Reading and Mathematics Test (ARMT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math. The ARMT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Alabama. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Alabama's state standards

Source: Alabama Department of Education

Math

All Students84%
Female84%
Male84%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White85%
Race/Ethnicity Unknownn/a
Free and reduced-price lunch70%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities86%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English84%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant84%

Reading

All Students92%
Female93%
Male91%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White92%
Race/Ethnicity Unknownn/a
Free and reduced-price lunch88%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities95%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English92%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant92%
Scale: % level 3 or 4

About the tests


In 2009-2010 Alabama used the Alabama Reading and Mathematics Test (ARMT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math. The ARMT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Alabama. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Alabama Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Alabama's state standards

Source: Alabama Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 93% 59%
Black 4% 35%
Hispanic 2% 4%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 1%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 1%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 13%N/A52%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 16N/A16
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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9000 Chelsea Park Trail
Chelsea, AL 35043
Website: Click here
Phone: (205) 682-6700

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