Chatom Elementary School

About Chatom Elementary School

Chatom Elementary School is a public school located in Chatom, Alabama. It is part of the Washington County School District, and serves grades K-5. The school has a diverse student body, with over 50% of students coming from minority backgrounds. The school offers a wide range of educational opportunities, including a strong focus on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) education. The school also offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, music, and art. The school is dedicated to providing a safe and supportive learning environment for all students. Chatom Elementary School is committed to helping students reach their full potential and become successful citizens.

Address:	592 Ray Coaker Rd Chatom, AL 36518
Phone:	(251) 847-2946
Site:	–
Grades:	PreK – 4
Enrollment:	291 students

Overview Chatom Elementary School

Chatom Elementary School serves 291 students in grades Prekindergarten-4.
Chatom Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 24%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).

Verdict on Chatom Elementary School

Chatom Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Chatom Elementary School is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.