Is Piney Chapel Elementary School a good school?

Piney Chapel Elementary School ranks 261 st of 684 Alabama elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Piney Chapel Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 203 students attended Piney Chapel Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Piney Chapel Elementary School?

Students at Piney Chapel Elementary School are 62% White, 28% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 5% African American.

What schools do graduates of Piney Chapel Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Piney Chapel Elementary School usually go on to attend: High : Elkmont High School

Piney Chapel Elementary School

Summary:

Piney Chapel Elementary School is a public elementary school in Athens, Alabama, serving 203 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Limestone County School District, which is ranked 82 out of 137 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Piney Chapel has a relatively diverse student population, with 62.07% White, 4.93% African American, 27.59% Hispanic, and 5.42% two or more races. This diversity is higher than some nearby schools like Elkmont Elementary (85.64% White) and Creekside Primary (66.25% White). Academically, Piney Chapel's performance is generally on par with or slightly below the Limestone County and Alabama averages, but the school has shown strengths in English/Language Arts, particularly in the upper elementary grades. The school also has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 60.87% to 75.37% in recent years, which is significantly higher than some nearby schools like Brookhill Elementary (39.07%) and Creekside Primary (41.07%).

Despite these challenges, Piney Chapel has maintained a consistent 3-star rating from SchoolDigger over the past several years, and the school's relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 12.8 to 15.1, could be an asset in addressing the socioeconomic needs of its diverse student population. Overall, Piney Chapel Elementary School appears to be providing a stable educational experience, with some strengths in English/Language Arts and potential areas for improvement in mathematics, as compared to other schools in the Athens City and Limestone County districts.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

20835 Elkton Rd
Athens, AL 35614-6644

(256) 233-6674

District: Limestone County

SchoolDigger Rank:
261^st of 684 Alabama Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,230

Students who attend Piney Chapel Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Elkmont High School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.1

Number of students: 203

Racial breakdown:

White:

62.1%

Hispanic:

27.6%

Two or more races:

5.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 75.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Piney Chapel Elementary School ranks better than 61.8% of elementary schools in Alabama. It also ranks 6^th among 8 ranked elementary schools in the Limestone County School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 60.79. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Piney Chapel Elementary School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Limestone County School District. Racial makeup is: White (62.1%), Hispanic (27.6%), two or more races (5.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 75.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Limestone County School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Piney Chapel Elementary School is 15.1, which is the 2^nd best among 8 elementary schools in the Limestone County School District. (See more...)

Compare Piney Chapel Elementary School employs 13.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Piney Chapel Elementary School is $14,230, which is the highest among 9 elementary schools in the Limestone County School District!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Piney Chapel Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Piney Chapel Elementary School 261^st of 684 Alabama public elementary schools. (See Piney Chapel Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Limestone County:

SchoolDigger ranks Limestone County 82^nd of 137 Alabama school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Piney Chapel Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Piney Chapel Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile
2004	68.53	162^nd	623	74.0%
2005	23.38	593^rd	688	13.8%
2006	30.66	554^th	689	19.6%
2007	29.48	568^th	698	18.6%
2008	39.86	486^th	698	30.4%
2009	54.15	347^th	696	50.1%
2010	34.01	550^th	704	21.9%
2011	26.46	605^th	709	14.7%
2012	30.54	569^th	696	18.2%
2013	51.98	412^th	696	40.8%
2014	39.20	458^th	695	34.1%
2015	37.83	445^th	691	35.6%
2016	38.68	440^th	691	36.3%
2017	37.72	446^th	688	35.2%
2018	32.85	474^th	680	30.3%
2019	65.74	213^th	681	68.7%
2021	65.73	221^st	692	68.1%
2022	51.50	342^nd	687	50.2%
2023	70.15	184^th	680	72.9%
2024	60.79	261^st	684	61.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Piney Chapel Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile
2018	37.92	432^nd	651	33.6%
2019	73.03	109^th	649	83.2%
2021	81.20	72^nd	653	89.0%
2022	60.40	243^rd	651	62.7%
2024	69.66	163^rd	670	75.7%

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Rank History for Female students at Piney Chapel Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	30.38	477^th	639	25.4%
2018	30.97	468^th	640	26.9%
2019	55.01	279^th	646	56.8%
2021	68.87	169^th	656	74.2%
2022	52.32	307^th	656	53.2%
2023	65.59	214^th	645	66.8%
2024	52.81	300^th	650	53.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Piney Chapel Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	49.88	337^th	639	47.3%
2018	45.66	388^th	650	40.3%
2019	78.21	106^th	650	83.7%
2021	55.08	287^th	669	57.1%
2022	60.53	245^th	669	63.4%
2024	55.55	297^th	655	54.7%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Piney Chapel Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	67.68	29^th	152	80.9%
2023	93.50	9^th	184	95.1%

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Rank History for White students at Piney Chapel Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile
2018	20.41	453^rd	508	10.8%
2019	52.24	236^th	529	55.4%
2021	48.17	262^nd	539	51.4%
2022	30.39	393^rd	540	27.2%
2023	56.35	214^th	528	59.5%
2024	51.51	261^st	535	51.2%

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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.

Data source: Alabama State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Piney Chapel Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	341	341
1989	322	22	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	344
1990	303	30	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	333
1991	303	27	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	330
1992	227	18	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	245
1993	215	16	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	232
1994	222	18	0	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	246
1995	242	13	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	256
1996	242	13	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	256
1997	229	7	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	236
1998	249	7	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	256
1999	234	9	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	245
2000	230	14	1	2	3	n/a	n/a	2	252
2001	221	15	1	2	2	n/a	n/a	0	241
2002	226	18	2	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	251
2003	226	18	2	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	251
2004	194	16	0	5	2	n/a	n/a	0	217
2005	191	17	0	11	0	n/a	n/a	0	219
2006	191	16	2	23	0	n/a	n/a	0	232
2007	188	15	2	26	2	n/a	n/a	0	233
2008	211	12	1	36	2	n/a	n/a	0	262
2009	193	7	2	47	0	n/a	n/a	0	249
2010	173	9	1	48	4	n/a	n/a	0	235
2011	164	11	1	55	4	0	0	0	235
2012	147	10	1	59	1	0	0	0	218
2013	146	5	0	55	2	0	1	0	209
2014	128	7	0	68	1	0	4	0	208
2015	133	8	0	59	1	0	8	0	209
2016	118	9	0	51	2	0	3	0	183
2017	233	11	0	58	3	0	6	0	311
2018	129	13	0	58	4	0	6	0	210
2019	118	12	0	57	1	1	10	0	199
2020	116	15	1	54	2	1	12	0	201
2021	101	10	1	55	1	0	7	0	175
2022	115	9	1	59	0	0	11	12	207
2023	126	10	0	56	0	0	11	0	203

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Piney Chapel Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	341	17.0	20.0	0
1989	344	17.0	20.2	n/a
1990	333	17.0	19.5	0
1991	330	18.0	18.3	n/a
1992	245	14.0	17.5	n/a
1993	232	14.0	16.6	n/a
1994	246	16.0	15.4	n/a
1995	256	15.4	16.6	n/a
1996	256	15.4	16.6	n/a
1997	236	16.5	14.3	32.2
1998	256	19.3	13.3	25.4
1999	245	17.0	14.4	42
2000	252	15.5	16.3	40.4
2001	241	15.8	15.3	44.8
2002	251	15.5	16.2	48.2
2003	251	15.5	16.2	48.2
2004	217	18.8	11.5	44.2
2005	219	19.0	11.5	50.7
2006	232	21.0	11.0	57.3
2007	233	24.2	9.6	57.9
2008	262	21.7	12.1	63.7
2009	249	19.1	13.0	59.8
2010	235	15.0	15.6	75.3
2011	235	17.6	13.3	71.1
2012	218	14.6	14.9	76.6
2013	209	17.6	11.8	74.6
2014	208	15.1	13.7	81.3
2015	209	14.0	14.9	80.9
2016	183	14.0	13.0	76
2017	311	14.3	21.7	47.3
2018	210	13.5	15.5	61.9
2019	199	13.5	14.7	67.3
2020	201	13.6	14.6	65.2
2021	175	13.6	12.8	65.7
2022	207	14.4	14.3	60.9
2023	203	13.4	15.1	75.4

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 Piney Chapel Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	341	17.0	20.0	0
1989	344	17.0	20.2	n/a
1990	333	17.0	19.5	0
1991	330	18.0	18.3	n/a
1992	245	14.0	17.5	n/a
1993	232	14.0	16.6	n/a
1994	246	16.0	15.4	n/a
1995	256	15.4	16.6	n/a
1996	256	15.4	16.6	n/a
1997	236	16.5	14.3	32.2
1998	256	19.3	13.3	25.4
1999	245	17.0	14.4	42
2000	252	15.5	16.3	40.4
2001	241	15.8	15.3	44.8
2002	251	15.5	16.2	48.2
2003	251	15.5	16.2	48.2
2004	217	18.8	11.5	44.2
2005	219	19.0	11.5	50.7
2006	232	21.0	11.0	57.3
2007	233	24.2	9.6	57.9
2008	262	21.7	12.1	63.7
2009	249	19.1	13.0	59.8
2010	235	15.0	15.6	75.3
2011	235	17.6	13.3	71.1
2012	218	14.6	14.9	76.6
2013	209	17.6	11.8	74.6
2014	208	15.1	13.7	81.3
2015	209	14.0	14.9	80.9
2016	183	14.0	13.0	76
2017	311	14.3	21.7	47.3
2018	210	13.5	15.5	61.9
2019	199	13.5	14.7	67.3
2020	201	13.6	14.6	65.2
2021	175	13.6	12.8	65.7
2022	207	14.4	14.3	60.9
2023	203	13.4	15.1	75.4

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Piney Chapel Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$3,101 (21.8%)	$11,113 (78.1%)	$14,230

Data source: Alabama Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Piney Chapel Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 213^th of 681 Elementary schools	Ranks 184^th of 680 Elementary schools	4.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Piney Chapel Elementary School)	71.4	41.7	29.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Limestone County)	59	34.7	24.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Alabama)	57.5	43.6	13.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Piney Chapel Elementary School)	52	44.4	7.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Limestone County)	54.2	36.7	17.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)	47.3	34.9	12.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Piney Chapel Elementary School)	63.6	52.6	11%
5th Grade Mathematics (Limestone County)	45.7	27.6	18.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)	44.9	33.9	10.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	199	203	2%
African American	12	10	16.7%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	57	56	1.8%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	118	126	6.8%
Two or More Races	10	11	10%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	67.3%	75.4%	8%

Schools Near Piney Chapel Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Summative Assessment Mathematics (2024)			Summative Assessment Science (2024)	Summative Assessment English (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Summative Assessment Mathematics 3rd Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 4th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	Summative Assessment Science 4th Grade	Summative Assessment English 3rd Grade	Summative Assessment English 4th Grade	Summative Assessment English 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Piney Chapel Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	20835 Elkton Rd	Athens	35614	Limestone County	Limestone County	No	No	No	Yes	(256) 233-6674	203	13	15.1	75.4%	126 (62.1%)	10 (4.9%)	56 (27.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (5.4%)	60.8	261^st of 684 public elementary schools	61.8%		70.1	184^th of 680 public elementary schools	72.9%	77	22.2	60.0	52.0	45.0	54.2	65.0	69.6	$14,230	$3,101	$11,113
Julian Newman Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-3	601 S Clinton Street	Athens	35611	Limestone County	Athens City	No	No	No	Yes	(256) 233-6630	371	22	17.2	43.4%	220 (59.3%)	36 (9.7%)	61 (16.4%)	23 (6.2%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (8.1%)								(n/a)	54.8				78.5			$12,072	$1,697	$10,374
Athens Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-3	515 N Madison St	Athens	35611	Limestone County	Athens City	No	No	No	Yes	(256) 233-6609	408	26	15.6	63.5%	145 (35.5%)	75 (18.4%)	157 (38.5%)	5 (1.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (6.1%)								(n/a)	47.4				62.7			$11,217	$2,596	$8,621
James L Cowart Elementary School	Public	K-3	1701 W Hobbs St	Athens	35611	Limestone County	Athens City	No	No	No	Yes	(256) 233-6627	332	19	17.4	67.2%	160 (48.2%)	64 (19.3%)	80 (24.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (8.4%)								(n/a)	26.5				55.6			$12,048	$1,663	$10,384
Brookhill Elementary School	Public	K-3	320 Brookhill Dr	Athens	35611	Limestone County	Athens City	No	No	No	Yes	(256) 233-6603	366	21	17.4	39.1%	234 (63.9%)	56 (15.3%)	51 (13.9%)	4 (1.1%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (5.5%)								(n/a)	60.2				75.9			$12,330	$1,541	$10,789
Johnson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	21360 Hwy 251	Athens	35613	Limestone County	Limestone County	No	No	No	Yes	(256) 233-6665	363	23	15.8	51.0%	278 (76.6%)	23 (6.3%)	47 (12.9%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.3%)	74.5	160^th of 684 public elementary schools	76.6%		70.7	180^th of 680 public elementary schools	73.5%	20	49.1	46.3	45.1	63.4	68.4	73.2	72.6	$11,382	$1,586	$9,781
Elkmont Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	25630 Evans Street	Elkmont	35620	Limestone County	Limestone County	No	No	No	Yes	(256) 732-4291	376	25	15.1	63.0%	322 (85.6%)	10 (2.7%)	34 (9.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.4%)	54.8	312^th of 684 public elementary schools	54.4%		55.7	300^th of 680 public elementary schools	55.9%	12	49.2	37.7	45.5	37.7	59.3	45.3	68.2	$9,722	$827	$8,880
Athens Intermediate School	Public	4-5	1916 Us Hwy 72 W	Athens	35611	Limestone County	Athens City	No	No	No	No	(256) 230-2880	586	34	17.1	58.9%	305 (52.0%)	115 (19.6%)	122 (20.8%)	8 (1.4%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	32 (5.5%)	50.8	343^rd of 684 public elementary schools	49.9%		62.8	243^rd of 680 public elementary schools	64.3%	100		30.1	34.4	41.6		55.9	63.5	$8,556	$1,308	$7,248
Tanner Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	12067 Dowd Street	Tanner	35671	Limestone County	Limestone County	No	No	No	Yes	(256) 998-5266	333	21	15.8	72.7%	128 (38.4%)	76 (22.8%)	109 (32.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (5.4%)	17	571^st of 684 public elementary schools	16.5%		23.1	526^th of 680 public elementary schools	22.6%	45	15.3	14.9	12.5	21.3	40.4	37.8	48.2	$9,885	$1,419	$8,451
Creekside Elementary School	Public	1-5	15983 Sanderson Rd	Harvest	35749	Madison County	Limestone County	No	No	No	No	(256) 233-6452	560	33	16.9	41.1%	361 (64.5%)	116 (20.7%)	46 (8.2%)	14 (2.5%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	20 (3.6%)	85.4	83^rd of 684 public elementary schools	87.9%		84.6	79^th of 680 public elementary schools	88.4%	4	56.8	65.1	62.8	56.8	80.3	77.1	76.1	$8,226	$1,189	$7,022

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