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North Chatham Elementary

Q: Is North Chatham Elementary a good school?

North Chatham Elementary ranks 175 th of 1492 North Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

175^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,492 North Carolina Elementary Schools

Better than 88% of North Carolina elementary schools

Summary

North Chatham Elementary serves 588 students in grades PK–5 in Chapel Hill, NC, and is part of Chatham County Schools rather than the neighboring Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools. The school ranks 175th out of 1,492 North Carolina elementary schools — the 88th percentile with 4 stars — following a steady decade-long climb from the 41st percentile in 2015-2016. Despite belonging to a district that ranks below Chapel Hill-Carrboro, North Chatham out-performs several area schools, including FPG Elementary, Rashkis Elementary, Northside Elementary, and Willow Oak Montessori.

Academically, North Chatham is especially strong in the upper grades. Fifth-grade math proficiency reached 89.6% in 2025-2026, well above the state average of 62.9% and higher than nearby Chatham Grove Elementary, Perry W Harrison Elementary, Scroggs Elementary, and Carrboro Elementary. The school also serves special education students well, keeping that subgroup in the top quartile statewide for three consecutive years — an area where many schools struggle. Its student-teacher ratio has improved to 12.8, and chronic absenteeism has fallen from 22.3% to 15.5% over three years, well below the district rate of 21.4% and state rate of 24.2%.

Where North Chatham has room to grow, the gaps track with specific student groups. English Language Learners performed in only the 32nd percentile statewide in 2024-2025, while economically disadvantaged students scored near the state median. Gifted students have shown recent progress, improving to the 58th percentile in 2025-2026. Hispanic students have also posted consistent gains, moving from the 43rd to the 57th percentile over two years. The school still trails its highest-performing neighbor, Glenwood Elementary, in both attendance and overall rank, but its sustained upward momentum makes North Chatham a strong and improving option for families.

588

Students ?

12.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

99.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

3380 Lystra Road
Chapel Hill, NC 27517

(919) 967-3094

District: Chatham County Schools

Students who attend North Chatham Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Margaret B. Pollard Middle
High:	Northwood High

Racial breakdown:

White:

53.2%

Hispanic:

29.8%

Two or more races:

7.3%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 41st percentile in 2016 → 88th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the North Carolina average (78% vs 61% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 12% of North Carolina elementary schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 47 percentile points since 2016

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school78%

District avg69%

North Carolina avg61%

175^th of 1,492

North Carolina public elementary schools ?

Top 12%▲ up 48 pts since 2016

From bottom 41% (2016) to top 12% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

62^nd of 246Chatham County Schools among North Carolina districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	85.4	175 of 1492	88.3%	★★★★☆
2025	83.1	202 of 1490	86.4%	★★★★☆
2024	81.3	221 of 1505	85.3%	★★★★☆
2023	76.8	291 of 1502	80.6%	★★★★☆
2022	82.0	222 of 1514	85.3%	★★★★☆
2021	79.0	259 of 1489	82.6%	★★★★☆
2019	68.4	432 of 1473	70.7%	★★★★☆
2018	67.2	463 of 1434	67.7%	★★★☆☆
2017	57.2	626 of 1429	56.2%	★★★☆☆
2016	44.5	846 of 1425	40.6%	★★☆☆☆
2015	36.9	977 of 1440	32.2%	★★☆☆☆
2014	46.5	757 of 1390	45.5%	★★☆☆☆
2013	61.5	494 of 1403	64.8%	★★★☆☆
2012	56.9	664 of 1388	52.2%	★★★☆☆
2011	56.9	665 of 1381	51.8%	★★★☆☆
2010	59.9	613 of 1363	55.0%	★★★☆☆
2009	70.1	392 of 1354	71.0%	★★★★☆
2008	77.3	235 of 1324	82.3%	★★★★☆
2007	76.8	225 of 1293	82.6%	★★★★☆
2006	80.8	163 of 1276	87.2%	★★★★☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2019	65.9	190 of 878	78.4%	★★★★☆
2018	38.9	539 of 897	39.9%	★★☆☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2025	34.3	383 of 563	32.0%	★★☆☆☆
2024	25.4	457 of 533	14.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	43.1	268 of 514	47.9%	★★☆☆☆
2022	32.6	352 of 485	27.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	17.4	373 of 385	3.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	50.0	206 of 497	58.6%	★★★☆☆
2018	42.1	232 of 421	44.9%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	75.6	279 of 1447	80.7%	★★★★☆
2025	79.6	223 of 1451	84.6%	★★★★☆
2024	74.7	289 of 1455	80.1%	★★★★☆
2023	67.4	425 of 1459	70.9%	★★★★☆
2022	77.9	257 of 1458	82.4%	★★★★☆
2021	78.8	242 of 1440	83.2%	★★★★☆
2019	62.7	509 of 1424	64.3%	★★★☆☆
2018	65.1	481 of 1405	65.8%	★★★☆☆

Gifted and Talented

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	61.4	309 of 743	58.4%	★★★☆☆
2025	49.4	502 of 710	29.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	47.6	502 of 669	25.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	60.0	280 of 582	51.9%	★★★☆☆
2022	69.8	68 of 500	86.4%	★★★★☆
2021	54.4	295 of 494	40.3%	★★☆☆☆
2019	46.7	479 of 612	21.7%	★☆☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	54.1	422 of 981	57.0%	★★★☆☆
2025	44.1	550 of 961	42.8%	★★☆☆☆
2024	43.9	539 of 951	43.3%	★★☆☆☆
2023	37.4	594 of 915	35.1%	★★☆☆☆
2022	34.5	634 of 893	29.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	30.6	632 of 843	25.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	47.3	455 of 865	47.4%	★★☆☆☆
2018	50.4	417 of 851	51.0%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	48.0	722 of 1434	49.7%	★★☆☆☆
2025	52.1	641 of 1437	55.4%	★★★☆☆
2024	37.5	956 of 1450	34.1%	★★☆☆☆
2023	32.2	1040 of 1437	27.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	35.2	931 of 1366	31.8%	★★☆☆☆
2021	26.0	1027 of 1329	22.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	35.8	956 of 1361	29.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	36.9	915 of 1332	31.3%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	88.4	113 of 1451	92.2%	★★★★★
2025	81.7	209 of 1450	85.6%	★★★★☆
2024	83.5	183 of 1464	87.5%	★★★★☆
2023	82.3	195 of 1461	86.7%	★★★★☆
2022	82.0	200 of 1464	86.3%	★★★★☆
2021	75.7	306 of 1444	78.8%	★★★★☆
2019	72.0	343 of 1430	76.0%	★★★★☆
2018	68.2	417 of 1413	70.5%	★★★★☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	61.9	208 of 815	74.5%	★★★★☆
2025	63.4	190 of 821	76.9%	★★★★☆
2024	62.6	187 of 801	76.7%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	91.0	24 of 1146	97.9%	★★★★★
2025	86.3	104 of 1172	91.1%	★★★★★
2024	84.5	126 of 1166	89.2%	★★★★☆
2023	80.4	177 of 1183	85.0%	★★★★☆
2022	85.7	107 of 1194	91.0%	★★★★★
2021	84.6	127 of 1172	89.2%	★★★★☆
2019	70.0	320 of 1183	73.0%	★★★★☆
2018	69.9	339 of 1178	71.2%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

White (2026)98th percentile+10 vs school

Male (2026)92nd percentile+4 vs school

Female (2026)81st percentile-8 vs school

Disabled (2019)78th percentile+8 vs school

Special Education (2026)74th percentile-14 vs school

Gifted and Talented (2026)58th percentile-30 vs school

Hispanic (2026)57th percentile-31 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)50th percentile-39 vs school

English Language Learner (2025)32nd percentile-54 vs school

By subject vs North Carolina (2025-2026) ?

Science84%+17 vs state

Mathematics79%+15 vs state

Reading75%+19 vs state

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by a citizen
Monday, September 14, 2015

Great dual language program Close Quote

by a parent
Saturday, October 11, 2014

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

by a parent on FaceBook
Tuesday, June 24, 2014

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

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				EOG Mathematics (2026)						EOG Reading (2026)						EOG Science (2026)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	EOG Mathematics 3rd Grade	EOG Mathematics 4th Grade	EOG Mathematics 5th Grade	EOG Mathematics 6th Grade	EOG Mathematics 7th Grade	EOG Mathematics 8th Grade	EOG Reading 3rd Grade	EOG Reading 4th Grade	EOG Reading 5th Grade	EOG Reading 6th Grade	EOG Reading 7th Grade	EOG Reading 8th Grade	EOG Science 5th Grade	EOG Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
North Chatham Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3380 Lystra Road	Chapel Hill	27517	Orange County	Chatham County Schools	No	No	No	No	(919) 967-3094	588	46	12.8	99.5%	313 (53.2%)	35 (6.0%)	175 (29.8%)	20 (3.4%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (7.3%)	85.4	175^th of 1492 public elementary schools	88.3%		83.1	202^nd of 1490 public elementary schools	86.4%	27	69.3	77.0	89.6				70.5	77.2	77.1				84.4		$10,576	$485	$10,091
Scroggs Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	501 Kildaire Rd	Chapel Hill	27516	Orange County	Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools	No	No	No	No	(919) 918-7165	410	34	12.0	30.0%	212 (51.7%)	58 (14.1%)	56 (13.7%)	55 (13.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (7.1%)	86	165^th of 1492 public elementary schools	88.9%		74.5	325^th of 1490 public elementary schools	78.2%	160	86.1	69.4	80.3				76.4	69.4	76.3				84.2		$13,218	$771	$12,446
Chatham Grove Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1301 Andrews Store Rd	Pittsboro	27312	Chatham County	Chatham County Schools	No	No	No	No	(919) 642-7069	683	42	16.2	18.0%	496 (72.6%)	46 (6.7%)	81 (11.9%)	29 (4.2%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (4.2%)	92.9	73^rd of 1492 public elementary schools	95.1%		89.6	113^th of 1490 public elementary schools	92.4%	40	90.0	83.3	81.1				84.4	78.7	85.5				89.2
Willow Oak Montessori	Public, Charter	K-8	1476 Andrews Store Road	Pittsboro	27312	Chatham County	Willow Oak Montessori	Yes	No	No	No	(919) 240-7787	281	29	9.7		227 (80.8%)	1 (0.4%)	20 (7.1%)	6 (2.1%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (8.9%)	49.9	729^th of 1492 public elementary schools	51.1%		53.3	685^th of 1490 public elementary schools	54.0%	44	62.2	32.1	45.5	51.9	57.1	56.3	70.3	71.4	63.6	59.3	57.1	87.5	57.6	87.5
FPG Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	101 Smith Level Rd	Chapel Hill	27516	Orange County	Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(919) 942-6491	536	40	13.2	36.4%	206 (38.4%)	20 (3.7%)	275 (51.3%)	7 (1.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (5.0%)	72.8	363^rd of 1492 public elementary schools	75.7%		76	305^th of 1490 public elementary schools	79.5%	58	70.9	68.6	72.3				64.0	68.6	69.9				72.3		$11,908	$501	$11,407
Glenwood Elementary	Public	K-5	2 Prestwick Rd	Chapel Hill	27517	Orange County	Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools	No	No	No	No	(919) 968-3473	390	33	12.0	19.2%	150 (38.5%)	34 (8.7%)	17 (4.4%)	137 (35.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	51 (13.1%)	93.5	66^th of 1492 public elementary schools	95.6%		93.3	69^th of 1490 public elementary schools	95.4%	3	84.0	88.2	91.3				74.7	88.2	85.5				88.4		$13,438	$519	$12,919
Rashkis Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	601 Meadowmont Ln	Chapel Hill	27517	Orange County	Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(919) 918-2160	455	35	12.8	47.7%	146 (32.1%)	95 (20.9%)	68 (14.9%)	106 (23.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (8.8%)	67.1	468^th of 1492 public elementary schools	68.6%		66.6	456^th of 1490 public elementary schools	69.4%	12	73.4	63.8	74.0				57.8	62.1	58.9				75.3		$15,130	$665	$14,464
Northside Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	350 Caldwell St	Chapel Hill	27516	Orange County	Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(919) 918-2220	412	32	12.9	52.9%	172 (41.7%)	110 (26.7%)	50 (12.1%)	51 (12.4%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (6.3%)	51.8	697^th of 1492 public elementary schools	53.3%		46.8	808^th of 1490 public elementary schools	45.8%	111	72.6	65.5	54.8				59.7	63.8	53.4				53.4		$14,816	$528	$14,288
Carrboro Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	400 Shelton St	Carrboro	27510	Orange County	Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(919) 968-3652	515	40	12.8	32.6%	286 (55.5%)	17 (3.3%)	174 (33.8%)	13 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (4.9%)	85.5	171^st of 1492 public elementary schools	88.5%		82.1	216^th of 1490 public elementary schools	85.5%	45	82.7	81.5	77.0				72.8	79.0	72.7				76.1		$13,407	$564	$12,843
Perry W Harrison Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2655 Hamlet Chapel Road	Pittsboro	27312	Chatham County	Chatham County Schools	No	No	No	No	(919) 967-9925	262	20	12.8	98.9%	188 (71.8%)	19 (7.3%)	26 (9.9%)	8 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	20 (7.6%)	83.5	196^th of 1492 public elementary schools	86.9%		88.4	132^nd of 1490 public elementary schools	91.1%	64	82.0	78.3	81.1				66.0	67.4	78.4				81.1		$9,108	$369	$8,739

Frequently Asked Questions about North Chatham Elementary

What district is North Chatham Elementary in?

Chatham County Schools

What schools do graduates of North Chatham Elementary attend?

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

Middle : Margaret B. Pollard Middle
High : Northwood High

How many students attend North Chatham Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 588 students attended North Chatham Elementary.

Is North Chatham Elementary a good school?

North Chatham Elementary ranks 175^th of 1492 North Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of North Chatham Elementary?

Students at North Chatham Elementary are 53% White, 30% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 6% African American, 3% Asian.

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