Austinville Elementary School vs Chestnut Grove Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Alabama, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Austinville Elementary School
Decatur · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
463 students
Chestnut Grove Elementary School
Decatur · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
436 students
| Measure | Austinville Elementary School Decatur, Alabama | Chestnut Grove Elementary School Decatur, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #585 of 699 | #300 of 699 |
| National rank | #42277 of 50,301 | #24439 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 463 | 436 |
| Enrollment | 463 | 436 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67.6% | 58.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 16% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 52% |
| city | Decatur | Decatur |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Chestnut Grove Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.0 vs 24.0).
- •Chestnut Grove Elementary School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 33%).
- •Chestnut Grove Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 16%).
- •Chestnut Grove Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.3% vs 67.6%).
- •Chestnut Grove Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 16.5).
- •Austinville Elementary School is the larger school with 463 students compared with 436.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Austinville Elementary School better than Chestnut Grove Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Chestnut Grove Elementary School ranks higher (51.0 vs 24.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Austinville Elementary School and Chestnut Grove Elementary School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Decatur and Decatur in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Austinville Elementary School: 463. Chestnut Grove Elementary School: 436. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Austinville Elementary School and Chestnut Grove Elementary School rank in Alabama?
Austinville Elementary School is 585th of 699 and Chestnut Grove Elementary School is 300th of 699 among elementary schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).