Summary:
In zip code 32324, there is one elementary school, Chattahoochee Elementary School, serving grades PK through 5 with a small enrollment of 159 students in the Gadsden district.
Chattahoochee Elementary School is a school in the midst of a dramatic turnaround. After ranking in the 3rd percentile statewide in 2023-2024, it jumped to the 30th percentile in 2025-2026, moving from a 0-star to a 1-star rating. The school’s math program is a standout strength, with 3rd and 4th graders exceeding the state average in math proficiency (66% and 71% respectively). Science scores also saw a massive leap, from 5% proficiency in 2024-2025 to 40% in 2025-2026. However, English Language Arts scores remain below the state average, and the school faces a significant challenge with a 42.3% chronic absenteeism rate, which is higher than the state average of 31.4% but lower than the district’s 56.0%.
With a student-teacher ratio of 14.4:1 and per-student spending of $17,864—well above the state average—the school is investing heavily in its students, 87.42% of whom qualify for free or reduced lunch. While this investment is beginning to yield results, the high spending has not yet fully closed the achievement gap. The most impactful lever for continued improvement would likely be reducing chronic absenteeism, as the school’s academic gains are happening despite this major obstacle. For parents, this is a school showing clear, data-driven progress, particularly in math, but one that still has work to do in reading and attendance.
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