Serving 552 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Ball Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 552 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Ball Elementary School serves the eastern part of Chatham, IL, covering an attendance area of approximately 52.4 square miles, where most students can expect a typical drive of 10-15 minutes to reach the school. The furthest edge of the zone is about 9.4 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ball Elementary School's student population of 552 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
552 students
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Ball Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ball Elementary School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1222 out of 3542 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
30%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
6%
29%
Black
6%
16%
White
80%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.1%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ball Elementary School's ranking?
Ball Elementary School is ranked #1222 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Ball Elementary School often compared to?
Ball Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Glenwood Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Ball Elementary School?
552 students attend Ball Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Ball Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ball Elementary School?
Ball Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Ball Elementary School offer ?
Ball Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Ball Elementary School part of?
Ball Elementary School is part of Ball Chatham CUSD 5 School District.
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