Roger B Chaffee Elementary School ranked #368 in Alabama in 2023, showing a decline from a peak rank of #64 in 2015, and remained in the top 30% for overall testing performance statewide.
Math proficiency ranged between 35% and 39%, higher than the state average of about 30%; reading proficiency was 50%–54%, higher than the state average near 47%, while science proficiency was 40%–49%, also higher than the state average around 38%.
Enrollment was stable at 392 students for grades PK–5 with a student–teacher ratio of 16:1; minority enrollment was 56%, reflecting a diverse student population including 125 Hispanic and 64 Black students.
The percentage of students eligible for free or reduced–price lunch increased from about 10% in 2004 to over 49% in recent years, indicating a socioeconomic shift in the school community.
The school maintained a graduation rate of 95% in 2023, exceeding both the Alabama state average of 88% and the Huntsville City district average of 92%, typical for this Union County AL high school feeder area.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 396 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- 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 396 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
396 students
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
School Rankings
Roger B Chaffee Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Roger B Chaffee Elementary School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#368 out of 1275 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
31%
12%
Black
17%
31%
White
45%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
53%
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 #368 out of 1,275 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, Blossomwood 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 30% 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?
396 students attend Roger B Chaffee Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Roger B Chaffee Elementary School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 6% 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 16:1, which is lower 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 (No virtual instruction).
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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