Alfred M Chaffee serves 313 students in grades Kindergarten-2.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 313 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44%
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Alfred M Chaffee's student population of 313 students has grown by 54% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 56% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
313 students
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Alfred M Chaffee is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)40-44%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)40-44%
69%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
Asian
2%
8%
Hispanic
20%
26%
Black
4%
10%
White
68%
51%
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% MA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% MA state average).
How many students attend Alfred M Chaffee?
313 students attend Alfred M Chaffee.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Alfred M Chaffee students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Alfred M Chaffee?
Alfred M Chaffee has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Alfred M Chaffee offer ?
Alfred M Chaffee offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Alfred M Chaffee part of?
Alfred M Chaffee is part of Oxford School District.
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