Chestnut Grove Elementary School

www.dcs.edu/webpages/cgrove/

447 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Chestnut Grove Elementary School, located in Decatur, Alabama, is a dedicated educational institution within the Decatur City Schools district. Serving a diverse community of young learners, the school focuses on providing a nurturing environment that fosters academic growth, character development, and a strong sense of school spirit. By integrating core curriculum standards with a supportive teaching staff, the school aims to prepare its students for future success, emphasizing both intellectual curiosity and emotional well-being throughout their formative elementary years.

Beyond the classroom, Chestnut Grove serves as a hub for student engagement and community involvement. The school prioritizes active parent-teacher collaboration and offers various opportunities for students to participate in extracurricular activities that enhance their social and creative skills. Through its commitment to a well-rounded educational experience, Chestnut Grove Elementary strives to cultivate a positive, inclusive atmosphere where every child is encouraged to reach their full potential within a safe and structured learning environment.

447

Total Students

26.5

Full-Time Teachers

16.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

56.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Chestnut Grove Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	194
Hispanic	74
Black	132
Asian	11
Two or More	33
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

White
194 (43.4 %)
Black
132 (29.5 %)
Hispanic
74 (16.6 %)
Two or More
33 (7.4 %)
Asian
11 (2.5 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Decatur City
Phone:	(256)552-3092
Website:	http://www.dcs.edu/webpages/cgrove/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	447
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	254
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 36

Kindergarten 64

Grade 1 77

Grade 2 75

Grade 3 74

Grade 4 71

Grade 5 50

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Chestnut Grove Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	36
Kindergarten	64
Grade 1	77
Grade 2	75
Grade 3	74
Grade 4	71
Grade 5	50

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Chestnut Grove Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	206	46.1%
Male	241	53.9%

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th