Chestnut Grove Elementary School

Summary:

Chestnut Grove Elementary School is a public elementary school in Decatur, Alabama, serving 447 students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade. The school is part of the Decatur City School District, which is ranked 92 out of 137 school districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Chestnut Grove Elementary has a relatively diverse student population, with 43.4% White, 29.53% African American, and 16.55% Hispanic students. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by proficiency rates on Summative Assessments, is generally lower than the Decatur City and Alabama state averages across various subjects and grade levels. For example, the school's 3rd-grade math proficiency rate was 29.69% in 2023-2024, compared to 34.86% for Decatur City and 42.16% for the state. Chestnut Grove's statewide ranking has fluctuated between 330 out of 681 Alabama elementary schools in 2018-2019 (3 stars) and 453 out of 684 in 2023-2024 (2 stars), placing it in the bottom half of the state's elementary schools.

Chestnut Grove Elementary faces several challenges, including a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 46.39% in 2020-2021 to 59.73% in 2022-2023, suggesting significant socioeconomic challenges. The school's racial makeup has also shifted, with the percentage of White students decreasing from 49.65% in 2020-2021 to 43.4% in 2022-2023, while the percentage of African American and Hispanic students has increased. When compared to nearby schools like Walter Jackson Elementary and Julian Harris Elementary, Chestnut Grove generally performs at a lower academic level, with lower proficiency rates in math, science, and English language arts.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 3205 Cedarhurst Dr SW
       Decatur, AL  35603-3127


(256) 552-3092

District: Decatur City

SchoolDigger Rank:
453rd of 684 Alabama Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,662 Help


Students who attend Chestnut Grove Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Austin Middle School
High:    Austin High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.8 Help
Number of students:  447

Racial breakdown:

White:
43.4%
African American:
29.5%
Hispanic:
16.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  59.7% Help


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Compare Details Chestnut Grove Elementary School ranks worse than 66.2% of elementary schools in Alabama. It also ranks 5th among 11 ranked elementary schools in the Decatur City School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 36.41. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Chestnut Grove Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (43.4%), African American (29.5%), Hispanic (16.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 59.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Chestnut Grove Elementary School is 16.8. 7 elementary schools in the Decatur City School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Chestnut Grove Elementary School is $10,662, which is the 6th highest among 11 elementary schools in the Decatur City School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Chestnut Grove Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Chestnut Grove Elementary School 453rd of 684 Alabama public elementary schools. (See Chestnut Grove Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Decatur City:

SchoolDigger ranks Decatur City 92nd of 137 Alabama school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Chestnut Grove Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Chestnut Grove Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 78.14 101st 623 83.8%
2005 88.31 31st 688 95.5%
2006 86.11 41st 689 94.0%
2007 71.25 177th 698 74.6%
2008 69.71 181st 698 74.1%
2009 73.06 137th 696 80.3%
2010 62.18 290th 704 58.8%
2011 45.92 472nd 709 33.4%
2012 66.58 235th 696 66.2%
2013 62.19 284th 696 59.2%
2014 49.02 364th 695 47.6%
2015 38.93 432nd 691 37.5%
2016 56.42 293rd 691 57.6%
2017 54.29 317th 688 53.9%
2018 42.79 421st 680 38.1%
2019 52.79 330th 681 51.5%
2021 46.29 375th 692 45.8%
2022 31.86 469th 687 31.7%
2023 37.24 438th 680 35.6%
2024 36.41 453rd 684 33.8%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Chestnut Grove Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 34.41 85th 123 30.9%
2024 36.20 87th 131 33.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Chestnut Grove Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.94 241st 344 29.9%
2019 79.02 47th 392 88.0%
2021 39.52 222nd 398 44.2%
2022 33.59 225th 345 34.8%
2024 36.02 253rd 395 35.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Chestnut Grove Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 62.22 180th 567 68.3%
2018 24.72 526th 651 19.2%
2019 41.64 399th 649 38.5%
2021 45.52 364th 653 44.3%
2022 31.87 462nd 651 29.0%
2023 33.09 432nd 623 30.7%
2024 35.19 459th 670 31.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Chestnut Grove Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 51.81 317th 639 50.4%
2018 35.31 438th 640 31.6%
2019 54.17 290th 646 55.1%
2021 43.06 374th 656 43.0%
2022 24.78 495th 656 24.5%
2023 27.98 477th 645 26.0%
2024 33.07 455th 650 30.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Chestnut Grove Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 57.23 274th 639 57.1%
2018 53.01 317th 650 51.2%
2019 50.41 333rd 650 48.8%
2021 47.25 350th 669 47.7%
2022 37.39 417th 669 37.7%
2023 43.51 383rd 649 41.0%
2024 39.41 421st 655 35.7%
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Rank History for African American students at Chestnut Grove Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 29.57 249th 336 25.9%
2018 31.00 320th 423 24.3%
2019 40.14 247th 426 42.0%
2021 43.84 211th 426 50.5%
2022 32.09 291st 426 31.7%
2023 31.95 299th 427 30.0%
2024 41.20 230th 420 45.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Chestnut Grove Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 45.45 81st 152 46.7%
2022 21.50 150th 175 14.3%
2023 41.02 101st 184 45.1%
2024 48.44 87th 196 55.6%
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Rank History for White students at Chestnut Grove Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 63.52 120th 369 67.5%
2018 52.46 238th 508 53.1%
2019 45.72 288th 529 45.6%
2021 41.36 308th 539 42.9%
2022 26.72 429th 540 20.6%
2023 37.91 343rd 528 35.0%
2024 21.12 470th 535 12.1%
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Data source: test scores: Alabama State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Alabama State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Chestnut Grove Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1991 321 64 5 2 1 n/a n/a 0 393
1992 408 75 5 1 1 n/a n/a 0 490
1993 409 68 2 0 1 n/a n/a 0 480
1994 425 74 4 3 2 n/a n/a 0 508
1995 438 105 6 3 3 n/a n/a 0 555
1996 438 105 6 3 3 n/a n/a 0 555
1997 420 136 7 1 3 n/a n/a 0 567
1998 467 141 5 4 0 n/a n/a 0 617
1999 457 163 10 3 3 n/a n/a 0 636
2000 412 121 10 3 1 n/a n/a 0 547
2001 414 117 7 4 2 n/a n/a 0 544
2002 389 89 0 4 2 n/a n/a 0 484
2003 389 89 0 4 2 n/a n/a 0 484
2004 337 91 1 4 1 n/a n/a 0 434
2005 332 74 1 9 1 n/a n/a 0 417
2006 315 85 2 9 2 n/a n/a 1 414
2007 325 110 4 20 2 n/a n/a 1 462
2008 306 127 9 19 1 n/a n/a 0 462
2009 260 135 11 24 1 n/a n/a 0 431
2010 269 137 10 16 1 n/a n/a 4 437
2012 231 147 7 24 0 0 6 0 415
2013 213 120 8 23 0 0 17 0 381
2014 228 125 7 30 0 0 28 0 418
2015 239 123 7 36 0 0 28 0 433
2016 260 111 7 49 0 0 38 0 465
2017 218 102 5 56 0 0 34 0 415
2018 220 116 11 53 0 0 32 0 432
2019 213 108 3 55 0 0 31 0 410
2020 205 105 2 71 0 2 32 0 417
2021 213 115 0 70 1 1 29 0 429
2022 212 128 2 73 0 0 30 0 445
2023 194 132 11 74 1 2 33 0 447

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Chestnut Grove Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 393 21.0 18.7 n/a
1992 490 26.0 18.8 n/a
1993 480 25.0 19.2 n/a
1994 508 27.9 18.2 n/a
1995 555 32.0 17.3 n/a
1996 555 32.0 17.3 n/a
1997 567 32.0 17.7 20.1
1998 617 34.0 18.1 17.8
1999 636 38.0 16.7 24.7
2000 547 36.0 15.2 20.7
2001 544 35.0 15.5 17.6
2002 484 30.5 15.9 18
2003 484 30.5 15.9 18
2004 434 30.2 14.4 19.4
2005 417 30.0 13.9 18.9
2006 414 27.0 15.3 24.2
2007 462 28.0 16.5 28.2
2008 462 29.5 15.7 29.7
2009 431 28.2 15.1 35.3
2010 437 34.5 12.6 38.6
2012 415 32.5 12.7 46
2013 381 35.5 10.7 43.8
2014 418 29.5 14.1 44
2015 433 28.0 15.4 43.6
2016 465 28.0 16.6 42.8
2017 415 31.0 13.3 31.3
2018 432 30.5 14.1 46.5
2019 410 30.5 13.4 51.5
2020 417 30.5 13.6 55.4
2021 429 28.5 15.0 46.4
2022 445 23.5 18.9 46.7
2023 447 26.5 16.8 59.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Chestnut Grove Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 393 21.0 18.7 n/a
1992 490 26.0 18.8 n/a
1993 480 25.0 19.2 n/a
1994 508 27.9 18.2 n/a
1995 555 32.0 17.3 n/a
1996 555 32.0 17.3 n/a
1997 567 32.0 17.7 20.1
1998 617 34.0 18.1 17.8
1999 636 38.0 16.7 24.7
2000 547 36.0 15.2 20.7
2001 544 35.0 15.5 17.6
2002 484 30.5 15.9 18
2003 484 30.5 15.9 18
2004 434 30.2 14.4 19.4
2005 417 30.0 13.9 18.9
2006 414 27.0 15.3 24.2
2007 462 28.0 16.5 28.2
2008 462 29.5 15.7 29.7
2009 431 28.2 15.1 35.3
2010 437 34.5 12.6 38.6
2012 415 32.5 12.7 46
2013 381 35.5 10.7 43.8
2014 418 29.5 14.1 44
2015 433 28.0 15.4 43.6
2016 465 28.0 16.6 42.8
2017 415 31.0 13.3 31.3
2018 432 30.5 14.1 46.5
2019 410 30.5 13.4 51.5
2020 417 30.5 13.6 55.4
2021 429 28.5 15.0 46.4
2022 445 23.5 18.9 46.7
2023 447 26.5 16.8 59.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Chestnut Grove Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $27 (0.3%) $10,635 (99.7%) $10,662

Data source: Alabama Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Chestnut Grove Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 330th of 681 Elementary schoolsRanks 438th of 680 Elementary schools
 16%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Chestnut Grove Elementary School)61.722.7
 39%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Decatur City)60.238.4
 21.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Alabama)57.543.6
 13.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Chestnut Grove Elementary School)45.636.1
 9.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Decatur City)45.935.1
 10.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)47.334.9
 12.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Chestnut Grove Elementary School)49.329.8
 19.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Decatur City)46.332.3
 14%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)44.933.9
 10.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students410447
 9%
African American108132
 22.2%
American Indian01
Asian311
 266.7%
Hispanic5574
 34.5%
Pacific Islander02
White213194
 8.9%
Two or More Races3133
 6.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients51.5%59.7%
 8.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Chestnut Grove Elementary School

Chestnut Grove Elementary School ranks 453rd of 684 Alabama elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Chestnut Grove Elementary School are 43% White, 30% African American, 17% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 447 students attended Chestnut Grove Elementary School.

Students who attend Chestnut Grove Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Austin Middle School
High : Austin High School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Alabama State Department of Education.

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