Chatham Elem School

www.chathamschools.org/chatham-elementary-school

500 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

Chatham Elementary School, located at 525 S. College St. in Chatham, Illinois, serves as a primary educational pillar within the Ball-Chatham Community Unit School District 5. As a foundational school in the district, it focuses on providing a structured, supportive learning environment for young students, typically covering early elementary grade levels. The school is highly regarded for its commitment to academic excellence, social-emotional development, and building a strong sense of community among its diverse student body and faculty.

The school benefits from being part of a district known for its strong community involvement and high academic standards. Chatham Elementary emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum that integrates core subjects like literacy and mathematics with opportunities for creative expression and physical education. By fostering collaborative relationships between teachers, parents, and the local community, the school aims to create a nurturing atmosphere that prepares students for academic success as they transition into the upper levels of the Ball-Chatham school system.

500

Total Students

30.2

Full-Time Teachers

16.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Chatham Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	384
Hispanic	26
Black	28
Asian	25
Two or More	36
American Indian	1

White
384 (76.8%)
Two or More
36 (7.2%)
Black
28 (5.6%)
Hispanic
26 (5.2%)
Asian
25 (5.0%)
American Indian
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:	Ball Chatham CUSD 5
Phone:	(217)483-2411
Website:	http://www.chathamschools.org/chatham-elementary-school
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	500
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
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 95

Grade 1 106

Grade 2 96

Grade 3 108

Grade 4 95