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#1219 of 1,356 schools in AL

Chisholm Elementary School

Elementary School · Montgomery County · Montgomery, AL

A Montgomery County elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.

307 E Vandiver Blvd, Montgomery, AL 36110

  • Math 2% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 56% vs AL 87% (2024)
  • 19.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.3Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-4.53 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics5.2Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency2% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency56% (2024 ACAP)
Reading vs. State Avg-26.8 pts
Overall Proficiency29% (2024 ACAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)29% (model expectation from 2024 ACAP)
vs. Expected+0.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile33th
Resources & Environment1.8Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio19.1:1
District spending per student$12,977
Chronic Absenteeism53.7%

Students at Chisholm Elementary School score 29% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).

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2024 ACAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.

Math Proficiency2%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency56%(2024 ACAP)
School
State
87%(2024 ACAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 49 points since 2020, reaching 56% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
77%
ELA
84%
2010
Math
68%
ELA
79%
2011
Math
64%
ELA
71%
2012
Math
58%
ELA
69%
2013
Math
12%
ELA
14%
2014
Math
14%
ELA
8%
2015
Math
12%
ELA
6%
2016
Math
20%
ELA
13%
2017
Math
16%
ELA
18%
2018
Math
19%
ELA
17%
2019
Math
19%
ELA
17%
2020*
Math
3%
ELA
12%
2021*
Math
3%
ELA
12%
2022
Math
2%
ELA
10%
2024
ELA
56%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 30 test records from AL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

96.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Chisholm Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 36Car-Dependent
  • Transit 16Minimal Transit
  • Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,830/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Montgomery), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$41,140

Median home value

$81,200

Median rent

$1,014/mo

College educated

10%

Homeownership

47.1%

Poverty rate

28.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 36110; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Resurrection Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition6.6privatePK–80.6 mi61Compare →
Highland Gardens Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.0PK–51.3 mi447Compare →
Morningview Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.9PK–52.1 mi427Compare →
Childrens CenterEnrollment path unverified3.5PK–122.4 mi72Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Montgomery County

Schools in district
52
Rank in district
#35 of 51
District spending per student
$12,977NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
27.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Chisholm Elementary School is listed in Montgomery County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Chisholm Elementary School

Chisholm Elementary School is a public elementary school in Montgomery, AL, part of Montgomery County, serving approximately 477 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 19.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,219 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Chisholm Elementary School

What grades does Chisholm Elementary School serve?

Chisholm Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Chisholm Elementary School?

Chisholm Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 477 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Chisholm Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Chisholm Elementary School is 19.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Chisholm Elementary School rank in AL?

Chisholm Elementary School ranks #1,219 of 1,356 schools in AL.

What is Chisholm Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Chisholm Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Chisholm Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Chisholm Elementary School has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Chisholm Elementary School a charter school?

No, Chisholm Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Chisholm Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Chisholm Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Chisholm Elementary School?

96.4% of students at Chisholm Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
477
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
25
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Montgomery County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
53.7%
Area population (ZIP 36110)
11,692
Area median age
32.9
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 ACAP · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 36110; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022, multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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