Ball Elementary School

bes.chathamschools.org

607 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Ball Elementary School, located at 1015 New City Rd in Chatham, Illinois, serves as a primary educational institution within the Ball-Chatham Community Unit School District 5. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for students in the early stages of their academic journey. Known for its strong focus on foundational skills, the school emphasizes a curriculum that blends rigorous core instruction with social-emotional development, aiming to prepare young learners for their transition into intermediate and middle school levels.

The community surrounding Ball Elementary is characterized by a strong emphasis on family involvement and a collaborative partnership between educators and parents. The school benefits from being part of a district that prioritizes innovation and student-centered growth, providing students with access to modern educational resources and extracurricular opportunities. With its commitment to academic excellence and a nurturing campus culture, Ball Elementary remains a cornerstone of the Chatham area, focusing on building a positive educational foundation for every child who passes through its doors.

607

Total Students

36.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ball Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	482
Hispanic	22
Black	42
Asian	19
Two or More	40
American Indian	2

White
482 (79.4 %)
Black
42 (6.9 %)
Two or More
40 (6.6 %)
Hispanic
22 (3.6 %)
Asian
19 (3.1 %)
American Indian
2 (0.3 %)

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:	Ball Chatham CUSD 5
Phone:	(217)483-2414
Website:	http://bes.chathamschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	607
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
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 120

Kindergarten 97

Grade 1 87

Grade 2 90

Grade 3 110

Grade 4 103