North Chatham Elementary

Summary:

North Chatham Elementary is a public elementary school in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, serving 616 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Chatham County Schools district, which is ranked 67 out of 242 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

North Chatham Elementary consistently performs above the Chatham County Schools and North Carolina state averages in mathematics, reading, and science proficiency across grades 3-5. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school's 5th-grade students achieved 78.9% proficiency in science, compared to 69.5% for Chatham County Schools and 66.2% for the state. The school also has a more diverse student population, with higher percentages of Hispanic and Asian students compared to nearby schools. However, the school's Hispanic and English Language Learner (ELL) student populations have struggled, ranking in the bottom 35-40% of North Carolina elementary schools.

While North Chatham Elementary's academic performance is generally stronger than the nearby Perry W. Harrison Elementary and Chatham Grove Elementary, the nearby schools in the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools district, such as Rashkis Elementary and Glenwood Elementary, tend to outperform North Chatham Elementary, particularly in the areas of mathematics and reading.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 3380 Lystra Road
       Chapel Hill, NC  27517


(919) 967-3094

District: Chatham County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
221st of 1,505 North Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,576 Help


Students who attend North Chatham Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Margaret B. Pollard Middle
High:    Northwood High

Student/teacher ratio:  15.7 Help
Number of students:  616

Racial breakdown:

White:
55.4%
Hispanic:
30.5%
African American:
6.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  32.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details North Chatham Elementary ranks better than 85.3% of elementary schools in North Carolina. It also ranks first among 10 ranked elementary schools in the Chatham County Schools District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 81.32. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (55.4%), Hispanic (30.5%), African American (6.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 32.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at North Chatham Elementary is 15.7, which is the highest among 10 elementary schools in the Chatham County Schools District! (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at North Chatham Elementary is $10,576. 8 elementary schools in the Chatham County Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

North Chatham Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks North Chatham Elementary 221st of 1505 North Carolina public elementary schools. (See North Chatham Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Chatham County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Chatham County Schools 67th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for North Chatham Elementary

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Rank History for all students at North Chatham Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 80.85 163rd 1276 87.2%
2007 76.76 225th 1293 82.6%
2008 77.34 235th 1324 82.3%
2009 70.09 392nd 1354 71.0%
2010 59.93 613th 1363 55.0%
2011 56.92 665th 1381 51.8%
2012 56.88 664th 1388 52.2%
2013 61.54 494th 1403 64.8%
2014 46.52 757th 1390 45.5%
2015 36.89 977th 1440 32.2%
2016 44.46 846th 1425 40.6%
2017 57.21 626th 1429 56.2%
2018 67.17 463rd 1434 67.7%
2019 68.37 432nd 1473 70.7%
2021 78.96 259th 1489 82.6%
2022 82.04 222nd 1514 85.3%
2023 76.77 291st 1502 80.6%
2024 81.32 221st 1505 85.3%
See the entire list of North Carolina Elementary School Rankings!

Rank History for English Language Learner students at North Chatham Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.06 232nd 421 44.9%
2019 49.99 206th 497 58.6%
2021 17.38 373rd 385 3.1%
2022 32.62 352nd 485 27.4%
2023 43.15 268th 514 47.9%
2024 25.44 457th 533 14.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at North Chatham Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 62.58 187th 801 76.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at North Chatham Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.90 915th 1332 31.3%
2019 35.81 956th 1361 29.8%
2021 26.04 1027th 1329 22.7%
2022 35.19 931st 1366 31.8%
2023 32.21 1040th 1437 27.6%
2024 37.54 956th 1450 34.1%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at North Chatham Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.08 481st 1405 65.8%
2019 62.67 509th 1424 64.3%
2021 78.82 242nd 1440 83.2%
2022 77.86 257th 1458 82.4%
2023 67.38 425th 1459 70.9%
2024 74.71 289th 1455 80.1%
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Rank History for Disabled students at North Chatham Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.87 539th 897 39.9%
2019 65.91 190th 878 78.4%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at North Chatham Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 46.74 479th 612 21.7%
2021 54.45 295th 494 40.3%
2022 69.83 68th 500 86.4%
2023 59.98 280th 582 51.9%
2024 47.64 502nd 669 25.0%
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Rank History for Male students at North Chatham Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.22 417th 1413 70.5%
2019 72.03 343rd 1430 76.0%
2021 75.72 306th 1444 78.8%
2022 81.97 200th 1464 86.3%
2023 82.27 195th 1461 86.7%
2024 83.52 183rd 1464 87.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at North Chatham Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.37 417th 851 51.0%
2019 47.32 455th 865 47.4%
2021 30.56 632nd 843 25.0%
2022 34.48 634th 893 29.0%
2023 37.42 594th 915 35.1%
2024 43.86 539th 951 43.3%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at North Chatham Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.86 339th 1178 71.2%
2019 69.97 320th 1183 73.0%
2021 84.57 127th 1172 89.2%
2022 85.72 107th 1194 91.0%
2023 80.38 177th 1183 85.0%
2024 84.51 126th 1166 89.2%
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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

North Chatham Elementary Test Scores
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Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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by a citizen
Monday, September 14, 2015

Open Quote Great dual language program Close Quote


by a parent
Saturday, October 11, 2014

Open Quote The schools overall average test scores do not reflect the quality of the teachers or students, but rather the demographic mix of the school. The number of ESL students has increased as a percentage of the total. The school has made great strides to serve these students. There is now a dual language program that benefits the ESL students, as well as students with English as their first language. Since instituting this program, test scores have improved for this population, and all demographic groups within the school. If you value the opportunities that an environment of economic and ethnic diversity provides, this is a great school for your kids. Close Quote


Facebook Profile Picture by a parent on FaceBook
Tuesday, June 24, 2014

Open Quote North Chatham has dedicated and caring teachers. They recently implemented a dual language program that benefits both the ESL and native English speaking students. The PTA is active and committed to enrichment, with programs such as Chorus, Drama, Citizenship, and Math Olympiad. They also serve any special needs of the students. Close Quote



Enrollment information for North Chatham Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1992 364 105 2 5 2 n/a n/a 0 478
1993 436 110 1 6 2 n/a n/a 20 575
1994 461 120 4 9 2 n/a n/a 20 616
1995 647 150 6 22 4 n/a n/a 0 829
1996 647 150 6 22 4 n/a n/a 0 829
1997 714 181 8 25 8 n/a n/a 0 936
1998 442 125 3 28 7 n/a n/a 0 605
1999 449 147 2 40 6 n/a n/a 0 644
2000 447 131 1 58 7 n/a n/a 0 644
2001 443 144 7 59 4 n/a n/a 0 657
2002 405 133 5 103 3 n/a n/a 0 649
2003 405 133 5 103 3 n/a n/a 0 649
2004 435 115 7 111 1 n/a n/a 0 669
2005 463 119 4 117 1 n/a n/a 0 704
2006 459 100 1 126 0 n/a n/a 0 686
2007 489 71 8 140 0 n/a n/a 34 742
2008 538 92 13 146 0 n/a n/a 41 830
2009 529 123 12 148 1 n/a n/a 0 813
2010 540 114 15 184 1 n/a n/a 0 854
2011 372 46 10 187 3 0 15 0 633
2012 332 50 13 214 6 0 16 0 631
2013 320 36 7 196 7 0 21 0 587
2014 300 28 10 188 6 0 14 0 546
2015 313 28 6 219 4 0 14 0 584
2016 314 31 6 195 3 0 21 0 570
2017 318 32 6 198 0 0 24 0 578
2018 314 36 9 200 0 0 21 0 580
2019 331 36 9 205 1 0 33 0 615
2020 340 32 9 179 1 0 32 0 593
2021 311 32 11 144 1 0 31 0 530
2022 318 41 11 156 1 0 28 0 555
2023 341 39 19 188 1 0 28 0 616

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at North Chatham Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1992 478 16.0 29.8 n/a
1993 575 28.0 20.5 19.1
1994 616 32.0 19.3 20.6
1995 829 42.0 19.7 14.1
1996 829 42.0 19.7 14.1
1997 936 52.0 18.0 15.5
1998 605 37.0 16.4 26
1999 644 37.0 17.4 24.8
2000 644 37.0 17.4 24.5
2001 657 37.0 17.8 25.4
2002 649 37.0 17.5 0
2003 649 37.0 17.5 0
2004 669 37.0 18.1 26.8
2005 704 37.0 19.0 27.8
2006 686 37.0 18.5 27.7
2007 742 n/a n/a 28.4
2008 830 54.0 15.4 26.4
2009 813 55.1 14.8 26.7
2010 854 53.9 15.8 30
2011 633 41.0 15.4 36.7
2012 631 41.9 15.0 39.1
2013 587 41.1 14.2 42.6
2014 546 39.3 13.8 44.5
2015 584 40.0 14.6 42
2016 570 38.0 15.0 38.9
2017 578 40.0 14.4 39.6
2018 580 38.0 15.2 37.2
2019 615 39.7 15.4 35
2020 593 39.0 15.1 32.2
2021 530 39.2 13.5 21.1
2022 555 42.0 13.1 15.9
2023 616 39.1 15.7 32.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio North Chatham Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1992 478 16.0 29.8 n/a
1993 575 28.0 20.5 19.1
1994 616 32.0 19.3 20.6
1995 829 42.0 19.7 14.1
1996 829 42.0 19.7 14.1
1997 936 52.0 18.0 15.5
1998 605 37.0 16.4 26
1999 644 37.0 17.4 24.8
2000 644 37.0 17.4 24.5
2001 657 37.0 17.8 25.4
2002 649 37.0 17.5 0
2003 649 37.0 17.5 0
2004 669 37.0 18.1 26.8
2005 704 37.0 19.0 27.8
2006 686 37.0 18.5 27.7
2007 742 n/a n/a 28.4
2008 830 54.0 15.4 26.4
2009 813 55.1 14.8 26.7
2010 854 53.9 15.8 30
2011 633 41.0 15.4 36.7
2012 631 41.9 15.0 39.1
2013 587 41.1 14.2 42.6
2014 546 39.3 13.8 44.5
2015 584 40.0 14.6 42
2016 570 38.0 15.0 38.9
2017 578 40.0 14.4 39.6
2018 580 38.0 15.2 37.2
2019 615 39.7 15.4 35
2020 593 39.0 15.1 32.2
2021 530 39.2 13.5 21.1
2022 555 42.0 13.1 15.9
2023 616 39.1 15.7 32.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for North Chatham Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $485 (4.6%) $10,091 (95.4%) $10,576

Data source: North Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on North Chatham Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 432nd of 1473 Elementary schoolsRanks 291st of 1502 Elementary schools
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Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (North Chatham Elementary)67.867
 0.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Chatham County Schools)71.864.6
 7.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)64.361.1
 3.2%
3rd Grade Reading (North Chatham Elementary)69.356.3
 13%
   3rd Grade Reading (Chatham County Schools)60.551.6
 8.9%
   3rd Grade Reading (North Carolina)56.848
 8.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (North Chatham Elementary)59.870.7
 10.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Chatham County Schools)64.859.9
 4.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
4th Grade Reading (North Chatham Elementary)7168.5
 2.5%
   4th Grade Reading (Chatham County Schools)65.260.5
 4.7%
   4th Grade Reading (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
5th Grade Mathematics (North Chatham Elementary)63.772.6
 8.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Chatham County Schools)68.866.2
 2.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)60.255.9
 4.3%
5th Grade Reading (North Chatham Elementary)61.163.1
 2%
   5th Grade Reading (Chatham County Schools)59.557.9
 1.6%
   5th Grade Reading (North Carolina)54.648
 6.6%
5th Grade Science (North Chatham Elementary)80.576.2
 4.3%
   5th Grade Science (Chatham County Schools)76.272.1
 4.1%
   5th Grade Science (North Carolina)72.665.3
 7.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students615616
 0.2%
African American3639
 8.3%
American Indian11
Asian919
 111.1%
Hispanic205188
 8.3%
Pacific Islander00
White331341
 3%
Two or More Races3328
 15.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients35%32.3%
 2.7%


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Students at North Chatham Elementary are 55% White, 31% Hispanic, 6% African American, 5% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 616 students attended North Chatham Elementary.

North Chatham Elementary ranks 221st of 1505 North Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend North Chatham Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Margaret B. Pollard Middle
High : Northwood High


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