Serving 399 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Roger B Chaffee Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 48% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 399 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Roger B Chaffee Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Roger B Chaffee Elementary School's student population of 399 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
399 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Roger B Chaffee Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Roger B Chaffee Elementary School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#344 out of 1285 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
30%
11%
Black
15%
32%
White
49%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Roger B Chaffee Elementary School's ranking?
Roger B Chaffee Elementary School is ranked #344 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Roger B Chaffee Elementary School often compared to?
Roger B Chaffee Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Weatherly Heights Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Roger B Chaffee Elementary School?
399 students attend Roger B Chaffee Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Roger B Chaffee Elementary School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Roger B Chaffee Elementary School?
Roger B Chaffee Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Roger B Chaffee Elementary School offer ?
Roger B Chaffee Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Roger B Chaffee Elementary School part of?
Roger B Chaffee Elementary School is part of Huntsville City School District.
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