Serving 301 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Chatom Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 301 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Chatom Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Chatom Elementary School's student population of 301 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
301 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Chatom Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Chatom Elementary School is 0.31, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#211 out of 1276 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
18:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
10%
Black
14%
32%
White
82%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chatom Elementary School's ranking?
Chatom Elementary School is ranked #211 out of 1,276 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Chatom Elementary School often compared to?
Chatom Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Leroy High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
How many students attend Chatom Elementary School?
301 students attend Chatom Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Chatom Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Black, 3% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Chatom Elementary School?
Chatom Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Chatom Elementary School offer ?
Chatom Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Chatom Elementary School part of?
Chatom Elementary School is part of Washington County School District.
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