Enrollment
313
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Chatom, AL
Chatom Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Chatom Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010348001333
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chatom Elementary School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Alabama schools.
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.6:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 51.4%
- free-lunch eligible
- 313
- students enrolled
Chatom Elementary School has class sizes larger than 79% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Washington County · Alabama
NCES ID 010348001333 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.6:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
51.4%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
-13% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Chatom Elementary School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Chatom Elementary School
Chatom Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Chatom, Alabama, enrolling 313 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Alabama schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 51.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 313 puts it in the smaller third of Alabama schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,365 scored Alabama schools.
Among 242 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Alabama schools statewide, it ranks #211, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (77%) and African American (14%) (diversity index 39/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 626 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 18.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Chatom's public schools, it stands alongside Washington County High School (395 students): Chatom Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (19.6:1 vs 16.5:1).
Washington County also operates Millry High School (509 students) and Leroy High School (463 students) alongside Chatom Elementary 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 Chatom Elementary School compares
Chatom Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.6:1 | ▲ 11% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.4% | ▼ 13% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 313 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.6:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
313
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
51.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% below the Alabama average of 58.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.6:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 79% in Alabama - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
27.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,639
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $12,491
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 76.7%
African American 13.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 6.1%
Hispanic or Latino 1.6%
Two or More 1.6%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 76.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.9, Chatom Elementary School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Washington County, which includes Chatom Elementary School.
$11,639
Per student
-7%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.9%
State 58.6%
Federal 18.5%
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 Chatom Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millry High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Leroy High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Washington County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fruitdale High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mcintosh Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chatom Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 509
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 463
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 395
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 301
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 234
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar other schools in Chatom
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Alabama, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~313 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Chatom Elementary School
How many students attend Chatom Elementary School?
Chatom Elementary School has 313 students enrolled. It is a public school in Chatom, AL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chatom Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Chatom Elementary School is 19.6:1, which is 11% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Chatom Elementary School?
51.4% of students at Chatom Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chatom Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Chatom Elementary School is White at 76.7% of enrollment, in Chatom, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chatom Elementary School?
Chatom Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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).
Is Chatom Elementary School a good school?
Chatom Elementary School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Alabama 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 Washington County?
Besides Chatom Elementary School, Washington County also operates Millry High School (509 students), Leroy High School (463 students), and Washington County High School (395 students). See the Washington County district page for the complete list.
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