Chatom Elementary School

592 Ray Coaker Rd
Chatom, AL 36518
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
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Top 20%
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%
  • : Top 20% in AL
  • : 35-39% (Top 30%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • : 40-49% (Top 50%)
  • 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:

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Attribute

School Overview

Chatom Elementary School's student population of 306 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
306 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
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School Rankings

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.
This School
State Level (AL)
#237 out of 1285 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Chatom Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35-39%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Chatom Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-64%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Chatom Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-49%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Chatom Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
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American Indian
6%
1%
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Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
1%
11%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Chatom Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
14%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Chatom Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
78%
51%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Chatom Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Chatom Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Alabama.
0.37
This chart displays the diversity score of Chatom Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
56%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Chatom Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Chatom Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
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 #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?
Chatom Elementary School is part of Washington County School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 306 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 35-39% (Top 30%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • : 40-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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