At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 373
552
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
23%-30.6pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
18.2:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
Primary
Level
Overview
Ball Elementary School is a public primary in Chatham, Illinois. The school enrolls 552 students. It is part of the Ball Chatham CUSD 5 district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Illinois state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Serves a relatively affluent student body
23% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 53% state average)
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
DistrictBall Chatham CUSD 5
County17167
CityChatham
ZIP62629
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID170492000182
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment552
White79.7%
Hispanic / Latino6.0%
Black / African American6.0%
Asian1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races6.5%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
79.7%
Hispanic
6.0%
Black
6.0%
Asian
1.6%
Two+
6.5%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.