At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 373
500
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
31%-22pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
16.5:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–4
Grade Span
Primary
Level
Overview
Chatham Elem School is a public primary serving grades 0–4 in Chatham, Illinois. The school enrolls 500 students. It is part of the Ball Chatham CUSD 5 district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–4
DistrictBall Chatham CUSD 5
County17167
CityChatham
ZIP62629
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID170492000183
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment500
White76.8%
Hispanic / Latino5.2%
Black / African American5.6%
Asian5.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races7.2%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
76.8%
Hispanic
5.2%
Black
5.6%
Asian
5.0%
Two+
7.2%
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.