Chatham Elementary School
Tel:
(217)483-2411
- Chatham Elementary School serves 589 students in grades Kindergarten-4.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 39% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 40% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 51%.
School Overview
- Chatham Elementary School's student population of 589 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-4 |
| Total Students | 589 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 30 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Chatham Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 20:1 has decreased from 21:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Chatham Elementary School is 0.34, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.32. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
| Overall School Rank | #1361 out of 3,544 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 39% | 32% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40% | 38% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 20:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | 5% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 3% | 26% |
| Black | 4% | 17% |
| White | 81% | 49% |
| Two or more races | 7% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.34 | 0.32 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 16% | 46% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Ball Chatham CUSD 5 School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Chatham Elementary School is Glenwood High School (1.6 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Glenwood Middle School (2.8 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Glenwood Elementary School (1.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Chatham Glenwood Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: K-4 | 655 students
1.6 miles
1401 E Plummer Blvd
Chatham, IL 62629
(217)483-6704 1.6 K-4 655 - Chatham Glenwood High School Magnet School
Grades: 9-12 | 1382 students
1.6 miles
1501 E Plummer Blvd
Chatham, IL 62629
(217)483-2424 1.6 9-12 1382 - Chatham Glenwood Middle School Magnet School
Grades: 7-8 | 720 students
2.8 miles
595 Chatham Rd
Chatham, IL 62629
(217)483-2481 2.8 7-8 720 - Chatham Ball Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: PK-4 | 645 students
3.0 miles
1015 New City Rd
Chatham, IL 62629
(217)483-2414 3.0 PK-4 645 - Chatham Glenwood Intermediate School Magnet School
Grades: 5-6 | 721 students
3.0 miles
465 Chatham Rd
Chatham, IL 62629
(217)483-1183 3.0 5-6 721
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