Chapman Elementary School, a Huntsville, Alabama public school serving grades Pre–K through 5, showed ranking improvement from #915 in 2021 to #750 in 2023 within the state but remained in the bottom 50% overall statewide.
Math proficiency at Chapman ranged from 20–29%, lower than the Alabama state average of around 30% in 2023, while reading proficiency was 30–39%, also lower than the state average near 47%; science proficiency was 50%, higher than the state average of 38%.
Enrollment declined from 593 students in 2017 to 137 in recent reporting, with minority enrollment steady at about 45%; eligibility for free/reduced lunch rose to approximately 60% in recent years indicating socioeconomic shifts.
The school maintained a low student–teacher ratio of 12:1 compared to district averages, supporting smaller class sizes in this Union County AL elementary school with 137 total students and 11 teachers.
Chapman Elementary qualified as a Title I school and participated in the National School Lunch Program under the Community Eligibility Option but did not offer virtual instruction.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 167 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Chapman Elementary School's student population of 167 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
167 students
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Chapman 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 Chapman Elementary School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#750 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
14%
12%
Black
21%
31%
White
50%
50%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
11%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chapman Elementary School's ranking?
Chapman Elementary School is ranked #750 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Chapman Elementary School often compared to?
Chapman Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Montview Elementary School, Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Chapman Elementary School?
167 students attend Chapman Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Chapman Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Chapman Elementary School?
Chapman Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Chapman Elementary School offer ?
Chapman Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Chapman Elementary School part of?
Chapman Elementary School is part of Huntsville City School District.
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