Alfred M Chaffee serves 324 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 14:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 324 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- 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 324 students has grown by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
324 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Alfred M Chaffee is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. 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
14:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
20%
25%
Black
4%
10%
White
69%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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?
324 students attend Alfred M Chaffee.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% 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 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Alfred M Chaffee?
Alfred M Chaffee has a student ration of 14:1, 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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