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Piney Chapel Elementary School vs. Elkmont Elementary School

Should you attend Piney Chapel Elementary School or Elkmont Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Piney Chapel Elementary School
20835 Elkton Rd
Athens, AL 35614
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Elkmont Elementary School
25630 Evans Street
Elkmont, AL 35620
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 20%)

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

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 197 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Piney Chapel Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 357 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Elkmont Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
197 students
357 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Piney Chapel 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 Elkmont Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Piney Chapel Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Elkmont Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
22 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Piney Chapel 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 Elkmont Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Piney Chapel Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Limestone County 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 Elkmont Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Limestone County 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

#299 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Top 30%)
#472 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Piney Chapel 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 Elkmont Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
45-49%
(Top 20% in AL)
30-34%
(Top 50% in AL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Piney Chapel Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Limestone County 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 Elkmont Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Limestone County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
50-54%
(Top 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
45-49%
(Top 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Piney Chapel Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Limestone County 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 Elkmont Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Limestone County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
40-59%
(Top 30% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
45-49%
(Top 30% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Piney Chapel Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Limestone County 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 Elkmont Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Limestone County 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 Piney Chapel Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Elkmont Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
15
18
Kindergarten Students
41
64
Grade 1 Students
38
56
Grade 2 Students
35
62
Grade 3 Students
24
62
Grade 4 Students
21
51
Grade 5 Students
23
44

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Piney Chapel Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Limestone County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
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% Asian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Piney Chapel Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Limestone County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
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% Hispanic
31%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Piney Chapel Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Limestone County 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 Elkmont Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Limestone County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
5%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Piney Chapel Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Limestone County 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 Elkmont Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Limestone County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
59%
88%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Piney Chapel Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Limestone County 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 Elkmont Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Limestone County 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
5%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Piney Chapel Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Limestone County 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 Elkmont Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Limestone County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.56
0.22
This chart showcases the diversity score of Piney Chapel Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Limestone County 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 Elkmont Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Limestone County 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
76%
60%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Piney Chapel Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Limestone County 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 Elkmont Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Limestone County 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
1%
7%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Piney Chapel Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Limestone County 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 Elkmont Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Limestone County 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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