At a glance
Source years shown below
Reported students
4,516
NCES CCD 2024–25
Open schools
6
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Student–teacher ratio
17.3:1
Calculated from NCES 2024–25 enrollment and teacher FTE
Spending per pupil
$11,231
Current expenditure · FY 2023 F-33
Instruction per pupil
$6,270
Calculated from FY 2023 F-33
Grades served
PK–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Agency figures aggregate matched current school records; they may not cover the complete historical district.
- Students
- 4,562
- Teachers (FTE)
- 289.59
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.8:1
What current records say about Ball Chatham CUSD 5
Ball Chatham CUSD 5 operates 6 current public-school records serving grades PK–12 in Chatham, Illinois. NCES reports 4,516 students and 261.2 classroom teacher FTE for 2024–25.
Within Illinois agencies of the same NCES type, it ranks 78 of 854 with reported enrollment. That position describes scale only—it does not say whether individual schools are a good fit for a particular student.
FY 2023 finance records show $11,231 in current expenditure per pupil and $6,270 per pupil assigned to instruction. Within the same NCES agency type, this places reported current spending 830 of 843 in Illinois. Local wages, transportation, special education, facilities, and agency responsibilities all affect this comparison.
Reported needs and resources
- English learners
- 2.6%
- Students with disabilities (IDEA)
- 11.6%
- Classroom teachers (FTE)
- 261.2
- Current expenditure (FY 2023)
- $52,282,000
Context measures describe who a district serves and its resources. They are not negative rating inputs.
Ball Chatham CUSD 5
Chatham, Illinois
NCES EDGE 2024–25 · 39.6912, -89.6905
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Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White75.4%
- Hispanic5%
- Black5.9%
- Asian5.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial8.1%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22 matched schools. Totals can differ due to rounding or source privacy rules.
Schools by level
Medians use schools reporting 2024–25 enrollment and teacher FTE.
| Level | Schools | Median students | Median ratio | Charter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | 3 | 552 | 16.5:1 | 0 |
| Middle | 2 | 704 | 17.7:1 | 0 |
| High | 1 | 1,484 | 17.5:1 | 0 |
Explore schools in Ball Chatham CUSD 5
6 current directory entries
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Showing 1–6 of 6 schools · enrollment and ratios: NCES 2024–25. Scroll the table to see all columns.
| School | Level / grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ball Elementary School | ElementaryPK–04 | 552 | 18.2:1 | |
| Chatham Elem School | ElementaryKG–04 | 500 | 16.5:1 | |
| Glenwood Elementary School | ElementaryKG–04 | 573 | 15.8:1 | |
| Glenwood High School | High09–12 | 1,484 | 17.5:1 | |
| Glenwood Intermediate Sch | Middle05–06 | 672 | 18.2:1 | |
| Glenwood Middle School | Middle07–08 | 735 | 17.2:1 |
Cities served by Ball Chatham CUSD 5
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Frequently asked questions about Ball Chatham CUSD 5
How many schools are in Ball Chatham CUSD 5?
Ball Chatham CUSD 5 has 6 open public schools in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory: 3 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high.
How many students attend Ball Chatham CUSD 5?
NCES reports 4,516 students for 2024–25, served by 261.2 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers. That is number 78 of 854 Illinois agencies of the same type by enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection matched 4,562 students in schools that are still open.
What is the student–teacher ratio in Ball Chatham CUSD 5?
The district-wide ratio is 17.3:1, calculated from 2024–25 enrollment and classroom-teacher FTE. Ratios vary by school and are not the same as average class size; ask individual schools about class sizes by grade.
How much does Ball Chatham CUSD 5 spend per student?
The FY 2023 federal finance survey reports $11,231 in current expenditure per pupil, including $6,270 for instruction. That ranks 830 of 843 comparable Illinois agencies. Spending reflects local costs and student needs as well as priorities.
What is the largest high school in Ball Chatham CUSD 5?
Glenwood High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in the district, with 1,484 students in 2024–25. Size describes the campus, not its quality.
How do I find my assigned school in Ball Chatham CUSD 5?
Attendance zones are set by the district and can change. Use the district's official school locator or contact its enrollment office at (217) 483-2416 with your exact address. A mailing address or ZIP code alone does not determine school assignment.
Nearby school districts
Regular Illinois districts with the closest central offices. Office distance is not a boundary comparison.