- Enrollment
- 1,088
- Students per teacher
- 27.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pittsboro, NC
Chatham Grove Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Chatham Grove Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370075003516
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 9
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chatham Grove Elementary earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Pittsboro · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 16.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Chatham Grove Elementary has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chatham Grove Elementary ranks #2 of 3 schools in Pittsboro, NC.
School address
District: Chatham County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370075003516 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Chatham Grove Elementary held near 687 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 46.6 → 40.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 370075003516 · Pittsboro, NC Other · MID · TRAD
683 enr · 14.8:1 · 16.8% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Seaforth High (1,088 students)
Chatham Grove Elementary held near 687 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 46.6 → 40.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Chatham Grove Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Seaforth High
Seaforth High
1,088 students
- Jordan Matthew
Jordan Matthews High
848 students
- Margaret B. Po
Margaret B. Pollard Middle
736 students
- This school
Chatham Grove Elementary
683 students
- Northwood High
Northwood High
634 students
- Siler City Ele
Siler City Elementary
591 students
What this shows Chatham Grove Elementary reports 683 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chatham Grove Elementary compares
Chatham Grove Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.8:1 | ▼ 6% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.8% | ▼ 75% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 683 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
683
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
16.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 75% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 46% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,128
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,294
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 455 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 72.6%
Hispanic or Latino 11.9%
African American 6.7%
Asian 4.2%
Two or More 4.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 72.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.1, Chatham Grove Elementary is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Chatham County Schools reports $14,128 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Chatham Grove Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seaforth High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jordan Matthews High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Margaret B. Pollard Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northwood High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Siler City Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chatham Grove Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 848
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 736
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 634
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 591
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar other schools in Pittsboro
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~683 students)
Frequently asked questions about Chatham Grove Elementary
How many students attend Chatham Grove Elementary?
Chatham Grove Elementary has 683 students enrolled. It is a public school in Pittsboro, NC. CCD year-over-year: 677 (2022-23) → 687 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chatham Grove Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Chatham Grove Elementary is 14.8:1, which is 6% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Chatham Grove Elementary?
16.8% of students at Chatham Grove Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chatham Grove Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Chatham Grove Elementary is White at 72.6% of enrollment, in Pittsboro, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chatham Grove Elementary?
Chatham Grove Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Chatham Grove Elementary rank among schools in Pittsboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Chatham Grove Elementary ranks #2 of 3 schools in Pittsboro, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Pittsboro on the city page.
What other schools are in Chatham County Schools?
Besides Chatham Grove Elementary, Chatham County Schools also operates Seaforth High (1,088 students), Jordan Matthews High (848 students), and Margaret B. Pollard Middle (736 students). See the Chatham County Schools district page for the complete list.