Chisholm Elementary School
Tel:
(334)269-3643
- Chisholm Elementary School serves 544 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 20% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 44%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 13% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 39%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 45%.
Top Placements
Chisholm Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Chisholm Elementary School's student population of 544 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 544 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 34 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Chisholm Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has decreased from 18:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Chisholm Elementary School is 0.35, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.34. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AL) |
| Overall School Rank | #1222 out of 1,264 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 20% | 44% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 13% | 39% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 1% |
| Hispanic | 11% | 7% |
| Black | 80% | 33% |
| White | 7% | 55% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.35 | 0.34 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 70% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Montgomery County School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, AL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Chisholm Elementary School is Childrens Center (2.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Childrens Center (2.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Highland Gardens Elementary School (1.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Montgomery Highland Gardens Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 462 students
1.3 miles
2801 Willena Ave
Montgomery, AL 36107
(334)269-3685 1.3 PK-5 462 - Montgomery Morningview Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 543 students
2.1 miles
2849 Pelzer Ave
Montgomery, AL 36109
(334)260-1028 2.1 K-5 543 - Montgomery Childrens Center Special Education School
Grades: PK-12 | 94 students
2.3 miles
310 N. Madison Terrace
Montgomery, AL 36107
(334)262-4850 2.3 PK-12 94 - Montgomery Capitol Heights Junior High School Grades: 6-8 | 587 students
2.5 miles
116 Federal Dr
Montgomery, AL 36107
(334)260-1000 2.5 6-8 587 - Montgomery Brantwood Children's Home Special Education School
2.6 miles
1309 Upper Wetumpka Rd.
Montgomery, AL 36107
(334)265-8871 2.6 n/a n/a
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