Roger B Chaffee Elementary School

7900 Whittier Road SW
Huntsville, AL 35802

www.huntsvillecityschools.org

396 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Roger B. Chaffee Elementary School, located in the southeast area of Huntsville, Alabama, serves a diverse student population with a commitment to academic excellence and character development. As part of the Huntsville City Schools district, the school focuses on creating a supportive learning environment that encourages students to achieve their full potential through a comprehensive curriculum, small-group instruction, and an emphasis on foundational skills in literacy and mathematics.

Beyond academics, the school places a strong value on community and school spirit, often integrating technology and extracurricular activities to keep students engaged. With its namesake honoring the legacy of astronaut Roger B. Chaffee, the school promotes a culture of curiosity and resilience. The faculty and staff prioritize building strong partnerships with parents and the local community to ensure that every child receives the social and emotional support necessary to succeed throughout their elementary years.

396

Total Students

24.8

Full-Time Teachers

16.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

46.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Roger B Chaffee Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	179
Hispanic	123
Black	66
Asian	3
Two or More	24
American Indian	1

White
179 (45.2%)
Hispanic
123 (31.1%)
Black
66 (16.7%)
Two or More
24 (6.1%)
Asian
3 (0.8%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Huntsville City
Phone:	(256)428-7040
Website:	http://www.huntsvillecityschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	396
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	182
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 18

Kindergarten 61

Grade 1 63

Grade 2 63

Grade 3 66

Grade 4 53

Grade 5 72

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Roger B Chaffee Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	18
Kindergarten	61
Grade 1	63
Grade 2	63
Grade 3	66
Grade 4	53
Grade 5	72

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Roger B Chaffee Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	189	47.7%
Male	207	52.3%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)