Chatham Elem School
Chatham, IL · Ball Chatham CUSD 5 · Grades K - 4
241st of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools statewide · better than 89%▲ Improving
Chatham Elem School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Chatham Elem School 241st of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 89% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 74th in 2019 to 89th in 2025 — improving.
Chatham Elem School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
Chatham Elem School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 488 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 84.6% | 76.6% | ▼ 8.0 pts | |
| Black | 1.2% | 6.8% | ▲ 5.6 pts | |
| Two or more races | 5.5% | 6.8% | ▲ 1.3 pts | |
| Asian | 4.5% | 5.1% | ▲ 0.6 pts | |
| Hispanic | 4.0% | 4.7% | ▲ 0.7 pts |
Homes near Chatham Elem School
Typical home value $309K in zip 62629 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2007
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Chatham Elem School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 8Glenwood Elementary SchoolBall Chatham CUSD 5 · 1.6 mi away426th of 2,105
ELA 67% · Math 59% - 9Ball Elementary SchoolBall Chatham CUSD 5 · 4.3 mi away244th of 2,105
ELA 73% · Math 68% - 4Auburn Middle SchoolAuburn CUSD 10 · 5.4 mi away1,439th of 2,105
ELA 37% · Math 28% - –Auburn Elem SchoolAuburn CUSD 10 · 5.5 mi away
- 5Sandburg Elem SchoolSpringfield SD 186 · 6.6 mi away1,062nd of 2,105
ELA 50% · Math 35% - 3Southern View Elem SchoolSpringfield SD 186 · 6.7 mi away1,645th of 2,105
ELA 26% - 5Lindsay SchoolSpringfield SD 186 · 6.8 mi away1,208th of 2,105
ELA 49% · Math 29% - 4Hazel Dell Elem SchoolSpringfield SD 186 · 7.1 mi away1,449th of 2,105
ELA 43% · Math 21%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Chatham Elem School in?
Chatham Elem School is part of the Ball Chatham CUSD 5 district in Chatham, Illinois.
Is Chatham Elem School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Chatham Elem School 241st of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools (better than 89% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Chatham Elem School?
White 77%, Black 7%, Two or more races 7%, Asian 5% (488 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Chatham Elem School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 62629 is $309K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (Illinois Report Card 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.