- Enrollment
- 7,822
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Athens, AL
Piney Chapel Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Piney Chapel Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010210000806
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Piney Chapel Elementary School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Alabama schools.
- #1 of 9
- schools in Athens · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.6:1
- small classes for Alabama
- 70.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Piney Chapel Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 77% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Piney Chapel Elementary School ranks #1 of 9 schools in Athens, AL.
School address
District: Limestone County · Alabama
NCES ID 010210000806 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Piney Chapel Elementary School held near 197 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 13.4 → 13.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 010210000806 · Athens, AL Other · SMALL · TRAD
203 enr · 15.6:1 · 70.0% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Alabama Connections Academy (7,822 students)
Piney Chapel Elementary School held near 197 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 13.4 → 13.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Piney Chapel Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Alabama Connec
Alabama Connections Academy
7,822 students
- East Limestone 1,216
East Limestone High School
1,216 students
- Ardmore High S 964
Ardmore High School
964 students
- West Limestone 736
West Limestone High School
736 students
- Sugar Creek El 631
Sugar Creek Elementary School
631 students
- This school 203
Piney Chapel Elementary School
203 students
What this shows Piney Chapel Elementary School reports 203 students on the CCD universe file.
How Piney Chapel Elementary School compares
Piney Chapel Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.6:1 | ▼ 12% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.0% | ▲ 19% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 203 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
203
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
70.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% above the Alabama average of 58.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 23% in Alabama - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$9,240
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $13,538
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 203 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Limestone County reports $9,240 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Piney Chapel Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama Connections Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| East Limestone High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ardmore High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Limestone High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sugar Creek Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Piney Chapel Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,216
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 964
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 736
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 631
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar other schools in Athens
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Alabama Connections Academy
Standard public school
7,822 students
East Limestone High School
Standard public school
1,216 students 22.1:1 students per teacher
Athens Renaissance School
Standard public school
606 students 24.2:1 students per teacher
Blue Springs Elementary School
Standard public school
558 students 19.2:1 students per teacher
Clements High School
Standard public school
525 students 18.1:1 students per teacher
Johnson Elementary School
Standard public school
475 students 21.6:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~203 students)
Frequently asked questions about Piney Chapel Elementary School
How many students attend Piney Chapel Elementary School?
Piney Chapel Elementary School has 203 students enrolled. It is a public school in Athens, AL. CCD year-over-year: 203 (2022-23) → 197 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Piney Chapel Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Piney Chapel Elementary School is 15.6:1, which is 12% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Piney Chapel Elementary School?
70.0% of students at Piney Chapel Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Piney Chapel Elementary School?
Piney Chapel Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Piney Chapel Elementary School rank among schools in Athens?
By Resource Investment Index, Piney Chapel Elementary School ranks #1 of 9 schools in Athens, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Athens on the city page.
What other schools are in Limestone County?
Besides Piney Chapel Elementary School, Limestone County also operates Alabama Connections Academy (7,822 students), East Limestone High School (1,216 students), and Ardmore High School (964 students). See the Limestone County district page for the complete list.