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Roger B Chaffee Elementary School vs. Blossomwood Elementary School

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School Overview

School
Roger B Chaffee Elementary School
7900 Whittier Road Sw
Huntsville, AL 35802
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Blossomwood Elementary School
1321 Woodmont Avenue
Huntsville, AL 35801
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Overview
Roger B Chaffee Elementary School ranked #368 in Alabama in 2023, showing a decline from a peak rank of #64 in 2015, and remained in the top 30% for overall testing performance statewide.
Math proficiency ranged between 35% and 39%, higher than the state average of about 30%; reading proficiency was 50%–54%, higher than the state average near 47%, while science proficiency was 40%–49%, also higher than the state average around 38%.
Enrollment was stable at 392 students for grades PK–5 with a student–teacher ratio of 16:1; minority enrollment was 56%, reflecting a diverse student population including 125 Hispanic and 64 Black students.
The percentage of students eligible for free or reduced–price lunch increased from about 10% in 2004 to over 49% in recent years, indicating a socioeconomic shift in the school community.
The school maintained a graduation rate of 95% in 2023, exceeding both the Alabama state average of 88% and the Huntsville City district average of 92%, typical for this Union County AL high school feeder area.
Blossomwood Elementary School in Huntsville, AL is ranked #356 in the state, declining from #331 in 2022 and #266 in 2021, placing it in the top 30% of Alabama public schools overall.
Math proficiency was 33%, higher than the state average of 30%, while reading proficiency was 57%, higher than the state average of 47%, and science proficiency ranged from 45–49%, also higher than the state average of 38%.
Enrollment has declined from 635 students in 2023 to 584 students currently, with minority enrollment at 59%, reflecting sustained demographic diversity at this Union County NJ high school equivalent.
The school serves grades Pre–K through 6 with an enrollment of 584 students and a student–teacher ratio of 15:1, supporting a diverse student body in this suburban New Jersey high school comparison.
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-6
Total Students
392 students
584 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Roger B Chaffee Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Blossomwood Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Roger B Chaffee Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Blossomwood Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
39 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Roger B Chaffee Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Blossomwood Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Roger B Chaffee 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 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Blossomwood 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 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#368 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Top 30%)
#356 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Roger B Chaffee 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 Blossomwood Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
35-39%
(Top 30% in AL)
33%
(Top 50% in AL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Roger B Chaffee 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 Blossomwood 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.
50-54%
(Top 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
57%
(Top 30% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Roger B Chaffee 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 Blossomwood 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.
40-49%
(Top 50% 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 Roger B Chaffee 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 Blossomwood 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 Roger B Chaffee Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Blossomwood Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
18
33
Kindergarten Students
65
85
Grade 1 Students
62
79
Grade 2 Students
59
84
Grade 3 Students
56
82
Grade 4 Students
65
82
Grade 5 Students
67
59
Grade 6 Students
-
80

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 Roger B Chaffee 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 2019-20 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Blossomwood 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 2018-19 school year.
% Asian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Roger B Chaffee 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 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Blossomwood 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 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
32%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Roger B Chaffee 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 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Blossomwood 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 2023-24 school year.
% Black
16%
45%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Roger B Chaffee 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 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Blossomwood 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 2023-24 school year.
% White
44%
41%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Roger B Chaffee 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 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Blossomwood 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 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Roger B Chaffee 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 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Blossomwood 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 2023-24 school year.
0.68
0.63
This chart showcases the diversity score of Roger B Chaffee 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 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Blossomwood 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 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
40%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Roger B Chaffee 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 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Blossomwood 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 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Roger B Chaffee 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 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Blossomwood 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 2023-24 school year.
 
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