Chatom Elementary School

Washington County
592 Ray Coaker Rd
Chatom, AL 36518
333 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 4th
School Overview
Chatom Elementary School is a public school located in Chatom, Alabama, serving as a key educational institution within the Washington County School District. The school provides a foundational learning environment for students in the local community, focusing on core academic development and fostering a supportive school culture. By utilizing the resources and curriculum standards set forth by the district, the school aims to prepare young students for their future academic endeavors.

As part of the Washington County school system, Chatom Elementary emphasizes the importance of community involvement and student engagement. The school’s physical location on Ray Coaker Road places it at the heart of the Chatom area, serving as a primary hub for primary education. Families and community members looking for specific details regarding school programs, extracurricular activities, or administrative policies can access further information through the district’s official website at [wcbek12.org](http://wcbek12.org).
333
Total Students
16.5
Full-Time Teachers
20.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
47.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    258 (77.5 %)
  • Black
    45 (13.5 %)
  • American Indian
    21 (6.3 %)
  • Hispanic
    5 (1.5 %)
  • Two or More
    4 (1.2 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Washington County
Phone: (251)847-2946
Website: http://wcbek12.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 4th
Total Students: 333
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 16.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 20.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 159
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 28
Kindergarten 75
Grade 1 66
Grade 2 68
Grade 3 51
Grade 4 45
Gender Ratio