Glenwood Elementary School
Chatham, IL · Ball Chatham CUSD 5 · Grades K - 4
426th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools statewide · better than 80%▲ Improving
Glenwood Elementary School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Glenwood Elementary School 426th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 80% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 68th in 2019 to 80th in 2025 — improving.
Glenwood Elementary School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
Glenwood Elementary School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 609 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 80.2% | 69.1% | ▼ 11.1 pts | |
| Black | 4.9% | 9.2% | ▲ 4.3 pts | |
| Two or more races | 5.9% | 8.2% | ▲ 2.3 pts | |
| Asian | 5.3% | 7.6% | ▲ 2.3 pts | |
| Hispanic | 3.7% | 5.4% | ▲ 1.7 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.5% | ▲ 0.5 pts |
Homes near Glenwood Elementary School
Typical home value $309K in zip 62629 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2007
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Glenwood Elementary School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 9Chatham Elem SchoolBall Chatham CUSD 5 · 1.6 mi away241st of 2,105
ELA 72% · Math 70% - 9Ball Elementary SchoolBall Chatham CUSD 5 · 3.6 mi away244th of 2,105
ELA 73% · Math 68% - 3Southern View Elem SchoolSpringfield SD 186 · 5.1 mi away1,645th of 2,105
ELA 26% - 5Sandburg Elem SchoolSpringfield SD 186 · 5.2 mi away1,062nd of 2,105
ELA 50% · Math 35% - 4Hazel Dell Elem SchoolSpringfield SD 186 · 5.6 mi away1,449th of 2,105
ELA 43% · Math 21% - 5Lindsay SchoolSpringfield SD 186 · 5.6 mi away1,208th of 2,105
ELA 49% · Math 29% - 3Laketown Elem SchoolSpringfield SD 186 · 5.6 mi away1,653rd of 2,105
ELA 29% · Math 23% - 3Black Hawk Elem SchoolSpringfield SD 186 · 6 mi away1,680th of 2,105
ELA 34% · Math 17%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Glenwood Elementary School in?
Glenwood Elementary School is part of the Ball Chatham CUSD 5 district in Chatham, Illinois.
Is Glenwood Elementary School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Glenwood Elementary School 426th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools (better than 80% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Glenwood Elementary School?
White 69%, Black 9%, Two or more races 8%, Asian 8% (609 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Glenwood Elementary 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.