Chatham Elementary School
Chatham Elementary School serves 581 students in grades Kindergarten-4.
Chatham Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Chatham Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
- Category Attribute
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
Chatham Elementary School's student population of 581 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-4 |
| Total Students | 581 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 29 teachers |
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School Comparison
Chatham Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 3,672 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Chatham Elementary School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #780 out of 3672 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 49% | 32% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 48% | 37% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 20:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 5% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 4% | 26% |
| Black | 4% | 17% |
| White | 80% | 48% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 7% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.35 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 19% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 2% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Ball Chatham CUSD 5 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (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 (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Chatham Glenwood Elementary School Math: 48% | Reading: 45%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: K-4 | 701 students10
1.6 miles
1401 E Plummer Blvd
Chatham, IL 62629
(217) 483-6704 1.6 K-4 701 - Chatham Glenwood High School Math: 42% | Reading: 46%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 9-12 | 1,403 student10
1.6 miles
1501 E Plummer Blvd
Chatham, IL 62629
(217) 483-2424 1.6 9-12 1,403 - Chatham Glenwood Middle School Math: 43% | Reading: 38%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 7-8 | 743 students10
2.8 miles
595 Chatham Rd
Chatham, IL 62629
(217) 483-2481 2.8 7-8 743 - Chatham Ball Elementary School Math: 44% | Reading: 35-39%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: PK-4 | 653 students10
3.0 miles
1015 New City Rd
Chatham, IL 62629
(217) 483-2414 3 PK-4 653 - Chatham Glenwood Intermediate School Math: 32% | Reading: 35%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 5-6 | 725 students10
3.0 miles
465 Chatham Rd
Chatham, IL 62629
(217) 483-1183 3 5-6 725
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