Alfred M Chaffee serves 287 students in grades Kindergarten-2.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 287 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44%
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Alfred M Chaffee's student population of 287 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 36% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
287 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Alfred M Chaffee is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)40-44%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)40-44%
69%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
17%
24%
Black
3%
10%
White
74%
54%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% MA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% MA state average).
How many students attend Alfred M Chaffee?
287 students attend Alfred M Chaffee.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Alfred M Chaffee students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Alfred M Chaffee?
Alfred M Chaffee has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Alfred M Chaffee offer ?
Alfred M Chaffee offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Alfred M Chaffee part of?
Alfred M Chaffee is part of Oxford School District.
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