Serving 435 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Chestnut Grove Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 435 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Chestnut Grove Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Chestnut Grove Elementary School's student population of 435 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
435 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Chestnut Grove Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Chestnut Grove Elementary School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#654 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
1%
Hispanic
21%
11%
Black
29%
32%
White
40%
51%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chestnut Grove Elementary School's ranking?
Chestnut Grove Elementary School is ranked #654 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Chestnut Grove Elementary School often compared to?
Chestnut Grove Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Frances Nungester Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Chestnut Grove Elementary School?
435 students attend Chestnut Grove Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Chestnut Grove Elementary School students are White, 29% of students are Black, 21% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Chestnut Grove Elementary School?
Chestnut Grove Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Chestnut Grove Elementary School offer ?
Chestnut Grove Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Chestnut Grove Elementary School part of?
Chestnut Grove Elementary School is part of Decatur City School District.
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