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Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School vs. Chapman Elementary School

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School Overview

School
Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School
3112 Meridian St N
Huntsville, AL 35811
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Chapman Elementary School
2006 Reuben Dr
Huntsville, AL 35811
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 20%)

Chapman Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 10%)
Overview
Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School in Huntsville, AL serves grades Pre–K through 5 with an enrollment of 451 students and a student–teacher ratio of 15:1 as of 2023.
The school ranked #1008 in Alabama in 2023, improving modestly from #1088 in 2022 but remaining in the bottom 50% statewide.
Math proficiency was 12%, reading proficiency 26%, and science proficiency 15–19%, all lower than the Alabama state averages reported in 2023.
Minority enrollment was 89%, with 398 students eligible for free lunch reflecting a high socioeconomic need; enrollment decreased slightly from 464 students in 2023 to 451.
Graduation rates exceeded state averages, with a 95% rate in 2023 compared to Alabama's 88%, though proficiency rates and overall rankings remain concerns for this Union County NJ high school.
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.
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
451 students
137 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Chapman Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
48% | 52%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Chapman Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
11 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Chapman Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Huntsville City School District and the state of Alabama, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Chapman Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Huntsville City School District and the state of Alabama, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1008 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Bottom 50%)
#750 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Chapman Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
12%
(Bottom 50% in AL)
20-29%
(Top 50% in AL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Huntsville City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Chapman Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Huntsville City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
26%
(Bottom 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
30-39%
(Bottom 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Huntsville City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Chapman Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Huntsville City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
<50%
(Top 30% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Huntsville City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Chapman Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Huntsville City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Chapman Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
18
19
Kindergarten Students
62
31
Grade 1 Students
83
26
Grade 2 Students
84
17
Grade 3 Students
70
15
Grade 4 Students
69
17
Grade 5 Students
65
12

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Huntsville City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Chapman Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Huntsville City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
1%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Huntsville City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Chapman Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Huntsville City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
14%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Huntsville City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Chapman Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Huntsville City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
67%
23%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Huntsville City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Chapman Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Huntsville City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
11%
55%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Huntsville City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Chapman Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Huntsville City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Huntsville City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Chapman Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Huntsville City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.52
0.64
This chart showcases the diversity score of Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Huntsville City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Chapman Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Huntsville City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
58%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Huntsville City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Chapman Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Huntsville City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Huntsville City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Chapman Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Huntsville City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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