Chatham Elem School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Chatham, Illinois 62629 · Ball Chatham CUSD 5
#800 of 2,303 elementary schools in Illinois
#24513 of 50,301 nationally
About Chatham Elem School
Chatham Elem School is a public elementary located in Chatham, in the Ball Chatham CUSD 5 school district of Illinois, United States. It caters for Grades K–4. In 2025 it enrolled 500 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 50.9 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 800th of 2,303 ranked elementary schools in Illinois. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (80th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (30th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 500.
There are 6 schools in Chatham; Chatham Elem School ranks 3rd of 6 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)46%
- Reading proficiency (30%)44%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)31.4%
- Students per teacher (15%)16.7
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Chatham Elem School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 500
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 31.4%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 16.7
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 44%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 46%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Chatham Elem School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Glenwood Elementary School
Chatham · Public elementary · Grades K–4
573 students · 2.6 km away
Glenwood High School
Chatham · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,484 students · 2.8 km away
Glenwood Middle School
Chatham · Public middle · Grades 7–8
735 students · 4.3 km away
Glenwood Intermediate Sch
Chatham · Public middle · Grades 5–6
672 students · 4.6 km away
Ball Elementary School
Chatham · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
552 students · 6.9 km away
Auburn Middle School
Auburn · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
200 students · 8.7 km away
Auburn High School
Auburn · Public high · Grades 9–12
327 students · 8.8 km away
Auburn Elem School
Auburn · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
292 students · 8.9 km away
Edwin A Lee Elementary School
Springfield · Public other · Grades K–12
204 students · 9.7 km away
Sandburg Elem School
Springfield · Public elementary · Grades K–5
279 students · 11 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Illinois with a comparable Enrollment.
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Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
500 students
Kaneland John Stewart Elem Sch
Elburn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
500 students
Dr. Abby Fox Rooney Elem Sch
Quincy · Public elementary · Grades K–5
500 students
Locust Elem School
Marengo · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
501 students
Arnett C Lines Elem School
Barrington · Public elementary · Grades K–5
501 students
Mozart Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
499 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Chatham Elem School a good school?
Chatham Elem School has a Success Index (US) of 50.9 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #800 of 2,303 in Illinois. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Chatham Elem School rank in Illinois?
Chatham Elem School ranks #800 of 2,303 elementary schools in Illinois and #24513 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Chatham Elem School?
Chatham Elem School had 500 students in 2025.
Is Chatham Elem School a elementary school or a high school?
Chatham Elem School is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–4. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Chatham Elem School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Chatham Elem School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.