Community Education Center

Set in Chelmsford, Massachusetts, Community Education Center is a compact elementary-level community, operated by Chelmsford. It educates 158 students across grade pre-K. That puts it 59% smaller than the typical public school in Massachusetts, which averages around 381 students.

Community Education Center is one of 8 schools operated by Chelmsford, a district that hosts 5,068 students overall.

In terms of who attends, Community Education Center lists that 55% of the student body identifies as White. The remainder breaks down as 23% Asian, 11% Hispanic, 7% multiracial, 4% Black. The wider county runs roughly 67% White, putting the school's mix visibly less White than the area baseline.

On the income-and-resources front, Community Education Center records 9 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 17.6:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 12.2:1, putting Community Education Center higher than the state norm the norm.

In the broader community, ACS estimates for Middlesex County put median household earnings sit near $130,847, 60% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 5%. Across Middlesex County's 386 public schools (combined enrollment of about 215,896 students), Community Education Center is one campus in the mix.

Dr Gertrude Bailey is the nearest neighboring public school, about 0.8 miles from this campus. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools.

The school occupies a suburban site.

Five-year trend. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Community Education Center has ticked up 20%, going from 132 students in 2018 to 158 in 2025. The White share of enrollment decreased from 64% to 55% over that span. The student-to-teacher ratio pulled in from 18.9:1 in 2018 to 17.6:1 today.

On the community side, members of the Community Education Center community share and discuss science fair prep, picture-day reminders, and bus-route questions. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.