Serving 145 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Chatham Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 145 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Chatham Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Chatham Elementary School's student population of 145 students has declined by 36% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
145 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Chatham Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,644 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Chatham Elementary School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#461 out of 1644 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
13%
23%
Black
4%
10%
White
75%
56%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chatham Elementary School's ranking?
Chatham Elementary School is ranked #461 out of 1,644 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Chatham Elementary School often compared to?
Chatham Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Eastham Elementary School, East Falmouth Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
How many students attend Chatham Elementary School?
145 students attend Chatham Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Chatham Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Chatham Elementary School?
Chatham Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Chatham Elementary School offer ?
Chatham Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Chatham Elementary School part of?
Chatham Elementary School is part of Monomoy Regional School District.
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