Piney Chapel Elementary School

About Piney Chapel Elementary School

Piney Chapel Elementary School is a vibrant and welcoming learning community located in the heart of East Tennessee. The school serves students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade, and provides an excellent education in a safe and supportive environment.
At Piney Chapel, we strive to promote a love of learning in our students, and to prepare them for success in the 21st century. We offer a comprehensive curriculum, with an emphasis on the core subjects of math, science, reading, writing, and social studies. We also offer a variety of enrichment activities, such as art, music, and physical education, to ensure that our students have the opportunity to explore their interests and develop their talents.
Our teachers and staff are committed to helping our students reach their full potential. We believe that all children can learn, and our teachers strive to create a positive and engaging learning environment. We also provide a variety of support services, such as special education and counseling, to ensure that our students have the resources they need to succeed.
At Piney Chapel, we believe that education is the key to success. We strive to provide our students with the knowledge and skills they need to become successful, responsible citizens. We are proud of our school, and we look forward to a bright future for our students.

Address:	20835 Elkton Rd Athens, AL 35614
Phone:	(256) 233-6674
Site:	www.pineychapelelementary.org
Grades:	PreK – 5
Enrollment:	175 students

Overview Piney Chapel Elementary School

Piney Chapel Elementary School serves 175 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Piney Chapel Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 24%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Verdict on Piney Chapel Elementary School

Piney Chapel Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Piney Chapel Elementary School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.