Chisholm Elementary School

307 E Vandiver Blvd
Montgomery, AL 36110

www.mps.k12.al.us/o/chisholmelementary

493 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Chisholm Elementary School, located on E Vandiver Blvd in Montgomery, Alabama, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Montgomery Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that focuses on the academic, social, and emotional development of its diverse student body. By utilizing a curriculum aligned with state standards, the faculty works to prepare students for future academic success, placing a strong emphasis on core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, and critical thinking skills.

Beyond academics, Chisholm Elementary emphasizes the importance of community involvement and character development. The school strives to maintain a supportive atmosphere where families are encouraged to participate in their child's educational journey through various school events and communications. With a focus on providing a safe and nurturing campus, the school aims to instill a sense of pride and responsibility in its students, helping them grow into engaged and capable members of the Montgomery community.

493

Total Students

31.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

81.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Chisholm Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	7
Hispanic	186
Black	287
Asian	1
Two or More	10
American Indian	2

Black
287 (58.2%)
Hispanic
186 (37.7%)
Two or More
10 (2.0%)
White
7 (1.4%)
American Indian
2 (0.4%)
Asian
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Montgomery County
Phone:	(334)269-3643
Website:	http://www.mps.k12.al.us/o/chisholmelementary
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	493
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	402
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 86

Grade 1 76

Grade 2 88

Grade 3 96

Grade 4 78

Grade 5 69

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Chisholm Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	86
Grade 1	76
Grade 2	88
Grade 3	96
Grade 4	78
Grade 5	69

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Chisholm Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	235	47.7%
Male	258	52.3%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)