North Chatham Elementary

www.chatham.k12.nc.us/o/ncs

588 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

North Chatham Elementary School, located on Lystra Road in Chapel Hill, is a key component of the Chatham County Schools district. Serving a community situated between the growing suburbs of Chapel Hill and the rural landscapes of Chatham County, the school is recognized for its commitment to providing a supportive, student-centered learning environment. The faculty focuses on fostering both academic excellence and social-emotional development, striving to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond through a balanced curriculum.

The school places a strong emphasis on community involvement and parental partnership, which are central to the culture at North Chatham. By maintaining an active connection with families and local stakeholders, the school works to create a collaborative atmosphere that enhances the educational experience. With a dedication to continuous improvement and high expectations, North Chatham Elementary remains a cornerstone of the local community, emphasizing the importance of a well-rounded foundation for every child who passes through its doors.

588

Total Students

45.9

Full-Time Teachers

12.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for North Chatham Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	313
Hispanic	175
Black	35
Asian	20
Two or More	43
American Indian	2

White
313 (53.2%)
Hispanic
175 (29.8%)
Two or More
43 (7.3%)
Black
35 (6.0%)
Asian
20 (3.4%)
American Indian
2 (0.3%)

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:	Chatham County Schools
Phone:	(919)967-3094
Website:	http://www.chatham.k12.nc.us/o/ncs
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	588
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	45.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	585
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

Pre-Kindergarten 34

Kindergarten 75

Grade 1 87

Grade 2 96

Grade 3 100

Grade 4 94

Grade 5 102