McDonnell Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Huntsville, Alabama 35805 · Huntsville City
#595 of 699 elementary schools in Alabama
#43287 of 50,301 nationally
About McDonnell Elementary School
McDonnell Elementary School is a public elementary located in Huntsville, in the Huntsville City school district of Alabama, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 511 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 22.5 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 595th of 699 ranked elementary schools in Alabama. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (13th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 511.
There are 46 schools in Huntsville; McDonnell Elementary School ranks 38th of 46 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)27%
- Reading proficiency (30%)27%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)66.5%
- Students per teacher (15%)18.9
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 McDonnell Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 511
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 66.5%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 18.9
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 27%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 27%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
Free academic assessment
Is your child on grade level in reading and math?
Success Tutoring offers personalised English and math tutoring from Kindergarten to Grade 12. Start with a free online assessment and a clear plan for the year ahead.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Schools near McDonnell Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Ridgecrest Elementary School
Huntsville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
463 students · 1.4 km away
Morris Elementary School
Huntsville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
532 students · 3.0 km away
Morris Middle School
Huntsville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
397 students · 3.0 km away
Huntsville High School
Huntsville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,807 students · 4.0 km away
Whitesburg Elementary School
Huntsville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
379 students · 4.7 km away
Whitesburg Middle School
Huntsville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
535 students · 4.7 km away
Sonnie Hereford Elementary School
Huntsville · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
578 students · 4.9 km away
Huntsville Junior High School
Huntsville · Public middle · Grades 7–8
530 students · 5.3 km away
Roger B Chaffee Elementary School
Huntsville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
396 students · 5.4 km away
Jones Valley Elementary School
Huntsville · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
471 students · 5.7 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Alabama with a comparable Enrollment.
South Hampton K8
Birmingham · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
511 students
Maxwell Elementary School
Duncanville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
511 students
Oxmoor K5
Birmingham · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
512 students
Erwin Intermediate School
Center Point · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
510 students
West Morgan Elementary School
Trinity · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
512 students
Boaz Elementary School
Boaz · Public elementary · Grades PK–1
513 students
Frequently asked questions
Is McDonnell Elementary School a good school?
McDonnell Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 22.5 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #595 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 McDonnell Elementary School rank in Alabama?
McDonnell Elementary School ranks #595 of 699 elementary schools in Alabama and #43287 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend McDonnell Elementary School?
McDonnell Elementary School had 511 students in 2025.
Is McDonnell Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
McDonnell Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near McDonnell Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of McDonnell Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.