Serving 306 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 35-39% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-4
Enrollment: 306 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 22%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in AL
Math Proficiency
: 35-39% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-49% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Chatom Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Chatom Elementary School is 0.37, 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.
Chatom Elementary School is ranked #237 out of 1,285 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?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Chatom Elementary School?
306 students attend Chatom Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Chatom Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Black, 6% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hispanic, 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 15:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
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?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-4
Enrollment: 306 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 22%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 35-39% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-49% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
