Piney Chapel Elementary School ranked #299 in Alabama in 2023, improving from #393 in 2022 and placing in the top 30% statewide, indicating an overall upward trend in school performance among Alabama public schools.
Math proficiency was between 45% and 49%, higher than the state average of 30% in 2023, though this marked a decline from a peak of 60–64% proficiency in 2019; reading proficiency ranged from 50% to 54%, approximately equal to the state average of 47%.
Enrollment remained relatively stable with 197 students in grades PK–5 in 2023 and a student–teacher ratio of 15:1; 70% of students were eligible for free lunch, reflecting a significant rise in socioeconomic need compared to prior years.
Minority enrollment accounted for 41% of the student body, including 61 Hispanic students, 9 Black (not Hispanic), and 10 multiracial students, illustrating diverse demographics at this Limestone County school.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 197 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Piney Chapel Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Piney Chapel Elementary School's student population of 197 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
197 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Piney Chapel 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 Piney Chapel Elementary School is 0.56, which is less 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
#299 out of 1275 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
31%
11%
Black
5%
32%
White
59%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Limestone County School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Piney Chapel Elementary School's ranking?
Piney Chapel Elementary School is ranked #299 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Piney Chapel Elementary School often compared to?
Piney Chapel Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Elkmont Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% 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 Piney Chapel Elementary School?
197 students attend Piney Chapel Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Piney Chapel Elementary School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Piney Chapel Elementary School?
Piney Chapel Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Piney Chapel Elementary School offer ?
Piney Chapel Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Piney Chapel Elementary School part of?
Piney Chapel Elementary School is part of Limestone County School District.
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