Glenwood Intermediate Sch

www.chathamschools.org/glenwood-intermediate-school

672 Students

Middle School 5th - 6th

School Overview

Glenwood Intermediate School, located at 465 Chatham Road in Chatham, Illinois, serves students in grades 4 and 5 as part of the Ball-Chatham School District. The school is part of a community-focused district known for emphasizing academic growth, character development, and a collaborative learning environment. As an intermediate-level institution, it acts as a bridge between elementary school and the middle school years, focusing on helping students transition toward more independent learning while maintaining a supportive and structured atmosphere.

The school is well-regarded for its commitment to providing a well-rounded education, often integrating modern instructional practices with extracurricular opportunities to engage young learners. By fostering a close-knit environment, Glenwood Intermediate aims to nurture the social-emotional well-being of its students alongside their academic achievements. Its location in Chatham makes it a central hub for families within the district, reflecting the community’s overall dedication to academic excellence and student success.

672

Total Students

37.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Glenwood Intermediate Sch
Demographic	Student Count
White	527
Hispanic	25
Black	28
Asian	38
Two or More	53
American Indian	1

White
527 (78.4%)
Two or More
53 (7.9%)
Asian
38 (5.7%)
Black
28 (4.2%)
Hispanic
25 (3.7%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle 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)483-1183
Website:	http://www.chathamschools.org/glenwood-intermediate-school
Grade Range:	5th - 6th
Total Students:	672
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.2
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

Grade 5 350

Grade 6 322