At a glance
Reported students
552
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
30.25
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
18.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–04
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Illinois elementary enrollment
84th percentile
Compared with 2,323 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
622.5
Ball Elementary School: 552 reported students.
State peer staffing position
96th percentile
18.2:1 reported; state peer median 13.1:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 477
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11.4:1
What the reported data says about Ball Elementary School
Ball Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–04 in Chatham. It is one of 6 current school records connected to Ball Chatham CUSD 5. NCES reports 552 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,323 elementary schools in Illinois with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 365 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 84th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 18.2:1, above the Illinois median of 13.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (79.7%) and multiracial (6.5%). English learners represent 2.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 15.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Ball Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 18.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 30.25 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 2.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 15.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 22.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.5
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.5
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White79.7%
- Hispanic6%
- Black6%
- Asian1.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial6.5%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Ball Chatham CUSD 5
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Glenwood Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–04
573 reported students
Chatham Elem School
Elementary · Grades KG–04
500 reported students
Glenwood Intermediate Sch
Middle · Grades 05–06
672 reported students
Glenwood Middle School
Middle · Grades 07–08
735 reported students
Glenwood High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,484 reported students
Public schools near Ball Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glenwood Elementary School Elementary · Ball Chatham CUSD 5 | KG–04 | 573 | 3.6 mi |
| Chatham Elem School Elementary · Ball Chatham CUSD 5 | KG–04 | 500 | 4.3 mi |
| Hazel Dell Elem School Elementary · Springfield SD 186 | KG–05 | 140 | 5 mi |
| Laketown Elem School Elementary · Springfield SD 186 | KG–05 | 135 | 5.6 mi |
| Southern View Elem School Elementary · Springfield SD 186 | KG–05 | 171 | 5.9 mi |
| Pawnee Grade School Elementary · Pawnee CUSD 11 | PK–05 | 325 | 6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Ball Elementary School
What grades does Ball Elementary School serve?
Ball Elementary School reports grades PK–04 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Ball Chatham CUSD 5.
How many students attend Ball Elementary School?
Ball Elementary School reported 552 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 84th percentile among 2,323 Illinois elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 477 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Ball Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 18.2:1, based on 552 students and 30.25 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Illinois median for the same school level is 13.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Ball Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Ball Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Ball Chatham CUSD 5 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Ball Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
22.8% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Ball Elementary School in?
Ball Elementary School is part of Ball Chatham CUSD 5, based in Chatham, IL, which operates 6 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Ball Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Glenwood Elementary School (3.6 mi), Chatham Elem School (4.3 mi), Hazel Dell Elem School (5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.