PINEY CHAPEL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Piney Chapel Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Limestone County school district, located in Athens, AL with about 210 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 13 teachers, Piney Chapel Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Piney Chapel Elementary School, located in Athens, Alabama, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Limestone County School District. Committed to fostering a supportive learning environment, the school focuses on the academic, social, and emotional development of its students in their formative years. By emphasizing a rigorous curriculum alongside character-building initiatives, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for future academic success while maintaining strong connections with the local community.

In addition to its standard classroom instruction, Piney Chapel Elementary prides itself on cultivating a collaborative culture that involves teachers, parents, and community stakeholders. The school utilizes its resources to provide a well-rounded educational experience that balances traditional core subjects with activities designed to encourage creativity and engagement. Through a dedication to excellence and a student-centered approach, the institution strives to ensure that every child who passes through its doors develops the necessary skills and confidence to thrive in subsequent educational stages.

For more information, contact Piney Chapel Elementary School at (256) 233-6674 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

20835 Elkton Rd
Athens, AL 35614-6644
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PINEY CHAPEL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Athens, AL with about 210 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Alabama

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Limestone County
Total Students:
210
Teachers:
13.5
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 210 students

White
61.4%
Hispanic/Latino
27.6%
Black or African American
6.2%
Two or more races
2.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.9%

Female
55.2%
Male
44.8%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.