Chestnut Grove Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Decatur, Alabama 35603 · Decatur City
#300 of 699 elementary schools in Alabama
#24439 of 50,301 nationally
About Chestnut Grove Elementary School
Chestnut Grove Elementary School is a public elementary located in Decatur, in the Decatur City school district of Alabama, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 436 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 51.0 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 300th of 699 ranked elementary schools in Alabama. Its strongest component is students per teacher (64th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (37th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 436.
There are 20 schools in Decatur; Chestnut Grove Elementary School ranks 7th of 19 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)52%
- Reading proficiency (30%)42%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)58.3%
- Students per teacher (15%)13.6
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Chestnut Grove Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 436
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 58.3%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 13.6
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 42%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 52%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Chestnut Grove Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Austin Middle School
Decatur · Public middle · Grades 6–7
727 students · 1.2 km away
Frances Nungester Elementary School
Decatur · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
428 students · 1.6 km away
Austinville Elementary School
Decatur · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
463 students · 2.6 km away
Austin Junior High School
Decatur · Public other · Grades 8–9
664 students · 3.4 km away
Career Academies of Decatur
Decatur · Public high · Grades 9–12
269 students · 3.5 km away
Julian Harris Elementary School
Decatur · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
349 students · 3.6 km away
Austin High School
Decatur · Public high · Grades 9–12
999 students · 3.6 km away
Woodmeade Elementary School
Decatur · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
361 students · 3.8 km away
West Decatur Elementary School
Decatur · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
407 students · 5.6 km away
Walter Jackson Elementary School
Decatur · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
251 students · 5.6 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Alabama with a comparable Enrollment.
Nathaniel H Stephens Elementary School
Alexander City · Public elementary · Grades 3–4
436 students
Irondale Community School
Irondale · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
435 students
Jeter Primary School
Opelika · Public elementary · Grades K–3
435 students
Walter M Kennedy School
Pell City · Public elementary · Grades K–4
437 students
Odenville Elementary School
Odenville · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
435 students
Greystone Elementary School
Hoover · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
438 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Chestnut Grove Elementary School a good school?
Chestnut Grove Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 51.0 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #300 of 699 in Alabama. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Chestnut Grove Elementary School rank in Alabama?
Chestnut Grove Elementary School ranks #300 of 699 elementary schools in Alabama and #24439 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Chestnut Grove Elementary School?
Chestnut Grove Elementary School had 436 students in 2025.
Is Chestnut Grove Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Chestnut Grove Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Chestnut Grove Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Chestnut Grove Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.