Charles D Harrington

As a medium-sized primary school in North Chelmsford, Massachusetts, Charles D Harrington works with 468 students from grades K through 4, operated by Chelmsford. Compared to the state average of about 381 students per school, that is 23% larger than typical.

Chelmsford comprises 8 schools with combined enrollment of 5,068 students; Charles D Harrington is among them.

In terms of who attends, Charles D Harrington reports that 56% of the student body identifies as White. Other groups include 19% Asian, 13% Hispanic, 6% Black, 6% multiracial. The wider county runs roughly 67% White, putting the school's mix noticeably less White than the area baseline.

In terms of school funding signals, Charles D Harrington reports 38 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 12.3:1. That tracks the state average closely.

Across the wider county, the surrounding county (Middlesex County) reports that median household earnings sit near $130,847, roughly 60% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 5%. Charles D Harrington is one of 386 public schools in Middlesex County (combined enrollment of about 215,896 students).

The closest other public school is Chelmsford High, roughly 0.2 miles away. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools.

Charles D Harrington operates from a bedroom-community location.

Looking at the recent track record. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Charles D Harrington has ticked down 5%, going from 494 students in 2018 to 468 in 2025. Over the same period, the White share declined from 63% to 56%. Class-load math has tightened: from 15.9:1 in 2018 to 12.3:1 in 2025.

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