Roger B Chaffee Elementary School

Elementary No virtual instruction Huntsville, AL Grades PK–05 City: Midsize Huntsville, AL SchoolScore™ C (64)
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Roger B Chaffee Elementary School
Huntsville, AL 35802
Elementary No virtual instruction Grades PK–05 SchoolScore™ C (64)
396
Students
24.8
Teachers
16:1
Student:Teacher
(256)428-7040
Phone
http://www.huntsvillecityschools.org
Website

Roger B Chaffee Elementary School is a public school administered by the Huntsville City district in Huntsville, ALABAMA, providing education at the Elementary level for students in grades PK–05.

Key statistics: 396 students enrolled; a 16:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as City: Midsize by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs Alabama Elementary School Average
Enrollment
396.0
State avg: 486.0
▼ 19% worse
Student:Teacher Ratio
16:1
State avg: 17:1
▼ 6% better
Free Lunch %
46.0%
State avg: 58.6%
▼ 22% better
School Details
School Name
Roger B Chaffee Elementary School
NCESSCH ID
010180000621
State School ID
AL-159-0290
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
7900 Whittier Road SW
City
Huntsville
State
Alabama
ZIP Code
35802
County
Madison County
Metro Area
Huntsville, AL
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
City: Midsize
Cong. District
0105
State Leg. Upper
01009
State Leg. Lower
01010
Latitude
34.65504
Longitude
-86.57453
Grades Offered
Pre-K Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
👥
396
Total Students
👩‍🏫
24.8
Teachers FTE
📐
16:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
24.8
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)24.8
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 182 46%
Not Applicable 182 46%
District Info
District Name
Huntsville City
LEAID
0101800
State LEA ID
AL-159
Phone
(256)428-6812
Website
http://www.huntsvillecityschools.org
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Huntsville
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$434,199K
Federal Revenue
$60,470K
State Revenue
$171,402K
Local Revenue
$202,327K
Total Expenditure
$350,970K
Instruction Exp.
$166,994K
Support Services
$131,193K
Other Current Exp.
$14,380K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of Roger B Chaffee Elementary School

1
Virgil Grissom High School
Huntsville · High
0.9 mi
2
Whitesburg Elementary School
Huntsville · Elementary
1.3 mi
3
Whitesburg Middle School
Huntsville · Middle
1.3 mi
4
Weatherly Heights Elementary School
Huntsville · Elementary
1.7 mi
5
Mental Health Center
Huntsville · Other
1.7 mi
6
Mountain Gap Elementary School
Huntsville · Elementary
2.6 mi
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Students
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Ratio
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Free Lunch
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Free Lunch
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Roger B Chaffee Elementary School, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Roger B Chaffee Elementary School?
396 students are enrolled at Roger B Chaffee Elementary School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Roger B Chaffee Elementary School have?
Roger B Chaffee Elementary School has 24.8 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16:1.
What grades does Roger B Chaffee Elementary School serve?
Roger B Chaffee Elementary School serves grades PK through 05.
Is Roger B Chaffee Elementary School a charter school?
Roger B Chaffee Elementary School is not a charter school.
What metro area is Roger B Chaffee Elementary School located in?
Roger B Chaffee Elementary School is located in the Huntsville, AL metropolitan area.
What school district does Roger B Chaffee Elementary School belong to?
Roger B Chaffee Elementary School is part of the Huntsville City school district.
How much does Huntsville City spend per student?
The Huntsville City district spends approximately $886,287,879 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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