Chatham Elementary School

Summary:

Chatham Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 470 students in grades K-4 in Chatham, Illinois. It is part of the Ball Chatham CUSD 5 school district, which is ranked 187 out of 813 districts in Illinois and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. Chatham Elementary School has consistently maintained a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger over the past several years.

Chatham Elementary School stands out for its strong academic performance, particularly in English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics. The school consistently outperforms the state and district averages in proficiency across all grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 49.2% of Chatham Elementary students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 47.9% for the district and 41.2% for the state. The school also performs exceptionally well for certain student subgroups, ranking in the top 300 Illinois elementary schools for Special Education, Low Socioeconomic Status, and Disabled students. Additionally, Chatham Elementary School has seen a decrease in chronic absenteeism, from 14.4% in 2021-2022 to 10.2% in 2023-2024, which is lower than the state average.

Compared to nearby schools, Ball Elementary School and Glenwood Elementary School, both part of the Ball Chatham CUSD 5 district, Chatham Elementary School outperforms them in both ELA and Mathematics proficiency across all grade levels. The school's strong performance, particularly for underserved student subgroups, and its decreased chronic absenteeism suggest that Chatham Elementary School is providing a quality education for its students.


Detail:

Public K-4

 525 S College St
       Chatham, IL  62629-1663


(217) 483-2411

District: Ball Chatham CUSD 5

SchoolDigger Rank:
382nd of 2,067 Illinois Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,035 Help


Students who attend Chatham Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Glenwood Intermediate School
    Glenwood Middle School
High:    Glenwood High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.1 Help
Number of students:  470

Racial breakdown:

White:
80.4%
Two or more races:
7.7%
African American:
5.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  28.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Chatham Elementary School ranks better than 81.5% of elementary schools in Illinois. It also ranks 2nd among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Ball Chatham CUSD 5 School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 79.34. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Chatham Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Ball Chatham CUSD 5 School District.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Chatham Elementary School is $12,035, which is the highest among 3 elementary schools in the Ball Chatham CUSD 5 School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Chatham Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Chatham Elementary School 382nd of 2067 Illinois public elementary schools. (See Chatham Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Ball Chatham CUSD 5:

SchoolDigger ranks Ball Chatham CUSD 5 187th of 813 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Chatham Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Chatham Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2012 72.62 637th 2166 70.6%
2013 73.04 583rd 2167 73.1%
2014 71.92 586th 2093 72.0%
2015 80.86 341st 2052 83.4%
2016 53.41 885th 2046 56.7%
2017 58.38 782nd 2044 61.7%
2018 75.40 451st 2037 77.9%
2019 70.37 558th 2086 73.3%
2021 70.81 491st 1948 74.8%
2022 69.90 575th 2082 72.4%
2023 72.46 511th 2077 75.4%
2024 79.34 382nd 2067 81.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Chatham Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 49.50 267th 640 58.3%
2022 49.37 418th 1113 62.4%
2023 47.88 489th 1156 57.7%
2024 65.67 294th 1195 75.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Chatham Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.75 884th 1765 49.9%
2019 46.56 923rd 1816 49.2%
2021 57.80 460th 1514 69.6%
2022 60.99 524th 1763 70.3%
2023 72.06 311th 1808 82.8%
2024 73.12 300th 1793 83.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Chatham Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.00 452nd 1964 77.0%
2019 67.45 594th 2019 70.6%
2021 63.22 535th 1680 68.2%
2022 68.39 552nd 1970 72.0%
2023 70.02 506th 1957 74.1%
2024 73.91 443rd 1942 77.2%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Chatham Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 60.35 229th 886 74.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Chatham Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.64 444th 1972 77.5%
2019 71.85 484th 2019 76.0%
2021 71.23 406th 1707 76.2%
2022 68.97 532nd 1977 73.1%
2023 71.22 503rd 1984 74.6%
2024 80.73 321st 1959 83.6%
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Rank History for White students at Chatham Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.91 516th 1463 64.7%
2019 58.69 580th 1462 60.3%
2021 56.17 532nd 1308 59.3%
2022 54.99 613th 1425 57.0%
2023 55.35 604th 1419 57.4%
2024 62.36 486th 1392 65.1%
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Data source: test scores: Illinois State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Chatham Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 756 4 12 2 n/a n/a n/a 0 774
1989 812 5 10 2 n/a n/a n/a 0 829
1990 589 11 3 3 n/a n/a n/a 0 606
1991 845 8 7 4 0 n/a n/a 0 864
1992 894 9 11 3 0 n/a n/a 0 917
1993 893 13 11 5 0 n/a n/a 0 922
1994 936 15 12 4 0 n/a n/a 0 967
1995 768 10 7 3 0 n/a n/a 0 788
1996 768 10 7 3 0 n/a n/a 0 788
1997 815 14 7 3 0 n/a n/a 0 839
1998 845 20 12 7 1 n/a n/a 0 885
1999 811 22 10 5 0 n/a n/a 0 848
2000 755 23 17 2 0 n/a n/a 0 797
2001 682 26 20 3 1 n/a n/a 0 732
2002 550 11 15 1 0 n/a n/a 0 577
2003 550 11 15 1 0 n/a n/a 0 577
2004 591 11 14 2 5 n/a n/a 0 623
2005 626 13 18 6 5 n/a n/a 0 668
2006 631 15 24 9 4 n/a n/a 5 688
2007 557 11 18 11 3 n/a n/a 10 610
2008 587 17 25 11 4 n/a n/a 21 665
2009 604 22 31 12 1 n/a n/a 28 698
2010 612 28 33 12 1 n/a n/a 30 716
2011 593 23 43 17 1 0 33 0 710
2012 478 11 31 17 2 0 23 0 562
2013 483 12 37 23 1 0 25 0 581
2014 488 7 26 23 1 0 32 0 577
2015 503 11 22 28 0 0 31 0 595
2016 500 24 24 17 0 0 35 0 600
2017 473 24 34 19 0 0 39 0 589
2018 465 26 30 21 0 0 39 0 581
2019 474 26 26 21 0 0 41 0 588
2020 490 24 25 12 0 0 52 0 603
2021 402 18 30 14 0 0 44 0 508
2022 396 25 18 14 0 0 42 0 495
2023 378 24 24 8 0 0 36 0 470

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Chatham Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 774 29.0 26.6 n/a
1989 829 32.4 25.5 n/a
1990 606 34.1 17.7 n/a
1991 864 38.1 22.6 n/a
1992 917 42.1 21.7 n/a
1993 922 41.0 22.5 n/a
1994 967 43.5 22.2 n/a
1995 788 40.2 19.6 n/a
1996 788 40.2 19.6 n/a
1997 839 40.6 20.7 n/a
1998 885 43.7 20.3 n/a
1999 848 43.3 19.6 n/a
2000 797 43.2 18.4 n/a
2001 732 37.2 19.7 n/a
2002 577 31.6 18.3 8.7
2003 577 31.6 18.3 8.7
2004 623 29.5 21.1 11.1
2005 668 31.9 20.9 10.5
2006 688 34.4 20.0 11.7
2007 610 45.0 13.6 17.3
2008 665 42.0 15.8 16.5
2009 698 43.5 16.0 20.3
2010 716 44.0 16.2 19.7
2011 710 48.0 14.7 19.2
2012 562 38.0 14.7 18.5
2013 581 16.0 36.3 18.6
2014 577 27.0 21.3 21.3
2015 595 33.0 18.0 26.7
2016 600 31.0 19.3 23.7
2017 589 30.0 19.6 22.2
2018 581 29.0 20.0 21.5
2019 588 32.3 18.1 23
2020 603 33.0 18.2 22.6
2021 508 n/a n/a n/a
2022 495 32.5 15.2 28.7
2023 470 31.0 15.1 28.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Chatham Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 774 29.0 26.6 n/a
1989 829 32.4 25.5 n/a
1990 606 34.1 17.7 n/a
1991 864 38.1 22.6 n/a
1992 917 42.1 21.7 n/a
1993 922 41.0 22.5 n/a
1994 967 43.5 22.2 n/a
1995 788 40.2 19.6 n/a
1996 788 40.2 19.6 n/a
1997 839 40.6 20.7 n/a
1998 885 43.7 20.3 n/a
1999 848 43.3 19.6 n/a
2000 797 43.2 18.4 n/a
2001 732 37.2 19.7 n/a
2002 577 31.6 18.3 8.7
2003 577 31.6 18.3 8.7
2004 623 29.5 21.1 11.1
2005 668 31.9 20.9 10.5
2006 688 34.4 20.0 11.7
2007 610 45.0 13.6 17.3
2008 665 42.0 15.8 16.5
2009 698 43.5 16.0 20.3
2010 716 44.0 16.2 19.7
2011 710 48.0 14.7 19.2
2012 562 38.0 14.7 18.5
2013 581 16.0 36.3 18.6
2014 577 27.0 21.3 21.3
2015 595 33.0 18.0 26.7
2016 600 31.0 19.3 23.7
2017 589 30.0 19.6 22.2
2018 581 29.0 20.0 21.5
2019 588 32.3 18.1 23
2020 603 33.0 18.2 22.6
2021 508 n/a n/a n/a
2022 495 32.5 15.2 28.7
2023 470 31.0 15.1 28.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Immunization Rates

Chatham Elementary School

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YearPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaVaricellaDTPHepatitis B
201697.8%98.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%97.8%
201797.1%97.1%97.1%97.1%97.1%97.1%
201898.0%97.4%97.4%97.4%97.4%98.0%
201997.0%97.0%97.0%97.0%97.0%97.0%
202196.8%96.8%96.8%96.8%96.8%96.8%96.8%
202297.6%97.6%97.6%97.6%97.6%97.6%100.0%
202397.4%98.1%98.1%98.1%97.2%97.7%
202497.8%98.0%98.0%98.0%97.4%97.6%

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Chatham Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $664 (7.8%) $7,833 (92.2%) $8,496
2020 $609 (7.2%) $7,886 (92.8%) $8,495
2021 $1,029 (10.4%) $8,857 (89.6%) $9,886
2022 $1,029 (10.4%) $8,857 (89.6%) $9,886
2023 $1,447 (11.3%) $11,384 (88.7%) $12,831
2024 $867 (7.2%) $11,167 (92.8%) $12,035

Data source: Illinois Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Chatham Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 558th of 2086 Elementary schoolsRanks 511th of 2077 Elementary schools
 2.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Chatham Elementary School)4133.7
 7.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ball Chatham CUSD 5)42.338
 4.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.428.8
 7.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Chatham Elementary School)48.250
 1.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Ball Chatham CUSD 5)47.139.2
 7.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Illinois)40.633
 7.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Chatham Elementary School)50.450.6
 0.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Ball Chatham CUSD 5)46.344.3
 2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.735.4
 1.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Chatham Elementary School)45.833.3
 12.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Ball Chatham CUSD 5)39.228.1
 11.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)33.527.7
 5.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students588470
 20.1%
African American2624
 7.7%
American Indian00
Asian2624
 7.7%
Hispanic218
 61.9%
Pacific Islander00
White474378
 20.3%
Two or More Races4136
 12.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients23%28.9%
 6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Chatham Elementary School

Chatham Elementary School ranks 382nd of 2067 Illinois elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Chatham Elementary School are 80% White, 8% Two or more races, 5% African American, 5% Asian, 2% Hispanic.

In the 2022-23 school year, 470 students attended Chatham Elementary School.

Students who attend Chatham Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Glenwood Intermediate School
Middle : Glenwood Middle School
High : Glenwood High School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Illinois Department of Public Health and the Illinois State Board of Education.

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