Serving 146 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Chatham Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 146 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Chatham Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Chatham Elementary School's student population of 146 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
146 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Year Founded
2014
Colors
Blue and Gold
School Calendar
School Motto
Ad Lucem (“toward the light”)
School Rankings
Chatham Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Chatham Elementary School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#618 out of 1626 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
8%
Hispanic
16%
26%
Black
9%
10%
White
64%
51%
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.6%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chatham Elementary School's ranking?
Chatham Elementary School is ranked #618 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Chatham Elementary School often compared to?
Chatham Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Eastham Elementary School, East Falmouth Elementary 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 42% MA state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Chatham Elementary School?
146 students attend Chatham Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Chatham Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Chatham Elementary School?
Chatham Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Chatham Elementary School offer ?
Chatham Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Chatham Elementary School part of?
Chatham Elementary School is part of Monomoy Regional School District.
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