Chatham Elementary

Pittsylvania County Public Schools
245 Chatham Elementary Lane
Chatham, VA 24531
234 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
Chatham Elementary School, located at 245 Chatham Elementary Lane in Chatham, Virginia, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Pittsylvania County Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment for young students in the community, focusing on core academic development, social-emotional growth, and the cultivation of foundational skills necessary for future success. By emphasizing a rigorous curriculum alongside character-building initiatives, the school strives to prepare its students for the transition to middle school and beyond.

As a centerpiece of the local Chatham community, the school benefits from a close-knit atmosphere that encourages active involvement from parents and community stakeholders. The faculty and staff prioritize personalized instruction, aiming to meet the diverse needs of their student population through a blend of traditional classroom teaching and modern educational resources. With its focus on academic excellence and a nurturing school culture, Chatham Elementary plays a vital role in the long-term educational development of students in the region.
234
Total Students
23.0
Full-Time Teachers
10.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
86.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    138 (59.0 %)
  • Black
    62 (26.5 %)
  • Hispanic
    28 (12.0 %)
  • Two or More
    3 (1.3 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.9 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.4 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Pittsylvania County Public Schools
Phone: (434)432-6461
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 234
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 23.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 203
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 18
Kindergarten 39
Grade 1 32
Grade 2 42
Grade 3 29
Grade 4 48
Grade 5 26
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Gretna Elementary
Pittsylvania County Public Schools
460 Students
302 Franklin Blvd South
Gretna, VA 24557 (7.8 miles away)
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Union Hall Elementary
Pittsylvania County Public Schools
179 Students
100 Union Hall Cir
Chatham, VA 24531 (9.5 miles away)
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