Enrollment
500
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Chatham, IL
Chatham Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Chatham Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 170492000183
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chatham Elem School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Illinois schools.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Chatham · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.2:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 500
- students enrolled
Chatham Elem School has class sizes larger than 73% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chatham Elem School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Chatham, IL.
School address
District: Ball Chatham Cusd 5 · Illinois
NCES ID 170492000183 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.2:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Chatham Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Chatham Elem School
Chatham Elem School is a mid-sized elementary school in Chatham, Illinois, enrolling 500 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 500 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by White (77%) and Two or More (7%) (diversity index 40/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 500 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
16.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Ball Chatham Cusd 5 spends $9,944 per pupil, 42% below the Illinois average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Chatham's elementary schools, it stands alongside Glenwood Intermediate Sch (672 students): Chatham Elem School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.2:1 vs 16.5:1).
Ball Chatham Cusd 5 also operates Glenwood High School (1,484 students) and Glenwood Middle School (735 students) alongside Chatham Elem School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Chatham Elem School compares
Chatham Elem School on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.2:1 | ▲ 9% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 500 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
500
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 73% in Illinois - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$9,944
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 500 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 500 Top 31% in Illinois - larger than 69% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 31.0
Students per teacher 15.2:1 +9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 170492000183
Student demographics
White 76.8%
Two or More 7.2%
African American 5.6%
Hispanic or Latino 5.2%
Asian 5.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 76.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.7, Chatham Elem School is about as mixed as the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 500:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 16.2%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 9
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Ball Chatham Cusd 5, which includes Chatham Elem School.
$9,944
Per student
-42%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-40%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 71.4%
State 19.7%
Federal 9.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Chatham Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glenwood High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Glenwood Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Glenwood Intermediate Sch | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Glenwood Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ball Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chatham Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,484
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 735
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 672
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 573
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 552
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar elementary schools in Chatham
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Next steps
Verify locally before acting on Chatham Elem School's federal record.
- Compare Chatham Elem School against another school. Compare schools
- Ball Chatham Cusd 5's spending and staffing shape this school. District profile
- Confirm current enrollment and boundaries with the school. Choosing guide
Federal record (CCD 2024-25, CRDC 2021-22) - PlainSchools assigns no subjective rating; the composite quality score is a transparent, reproducible index computed from this cited federal data.
Frequently asked questions about Chatham Elem School
How many students attend Chatham Elem School?
Chatham Elem School has 500 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Chatham, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chatham Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Chatham Elem School is 15.2:1, which is 9% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chatham Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Chatham Elem School is White at 76.8% of enrollment, in Chatham, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chatham Elem School?
Chatham Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Chatham Elem School rank among elementary schools in Chatham?
By Resource Investment Index, Chatham Elem School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Chatham, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Chatham on the city page.
Is Chatham Elem School a good school?
Chatham Elem School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Illinois schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Ball Chatham Cusd 5?
Besides Chatham Elem School, Ball Chatham Cusd 5 also operates Glenwood High School (1,484 students), Glenwood Middle School (735 students), and Glenwood Intermediate Sch (672 students). See the Ball Chatham Cusd 5 district page for the complete list.