How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Chatham Middle School | Mary E Dardess Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Chatham, NY | Chatham, NY |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | other |
| Enrollment | 226 | 365 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 7.3:1 | 10.1:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 38.7% | 40.6% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Chatham Middle School | Mary E Dardess Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $31,503 | $31,503 |
| District | Chatham Central School District | Chatham Central School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Chatham Middle School | Mary E Dardess Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 88.5% | 88.8% |
| African American | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.0% | 8.5% |
| Asian | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Multiracial | 1.8% | 1.1% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Chatham Middle School | Mary E Dardess Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 226:1 | 365:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 30.5% | 31.5% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 14 | 4 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.