Serving 500 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Chatham Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 500 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Chatham Elementary School serves the west part of Chatham, IL, covering an attendance zone of approximately 26.5 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 10 to 12 minutes to the school, with the farthest edge of the zone being about 6.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Chatham Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Chatham Elementary School's student population of 500 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
500 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Chatham Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Chatham Elementary School is 0.40, 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
#850 out of 3542 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
5%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
5%
29%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Black
6%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
White
77%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
7%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.2%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 24-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
Showing 2010–2025. View full 24-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chatham Elementary School's ranking?
Chatham Elementary School is ranked #850 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Chatham Elementary School often compared to?
Chatham Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ball Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Chatham Elementary School?
500 students attend Chatham Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Chatham Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Chatham Elementary School?
Chatham Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Chatham Elementary School offer ?
Chatham Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Chatham Elementary School part of?
Chatham Elementary School is part of Ball Chatham CUSD 5 School District.
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