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#108 of 1,793 schools in MA

Top 6% in state

Chatham Elementary School

Elementary School · Monomoy Regional School District · Chatham, MA

A Monomoy Regional School District elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.

147 Depot Road, Chatham, MA 02633

  • Math 59% vs MA 43% (2025)
  • Reading 51% vs MA 42% (2025)
  • 8.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.6Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change+0.58 pts/yr
Data Period2013–2025
TrendStable
Academics7.9Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency58.5% (2025 MCAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency50.5% (2025 MCAS)
Math vs. State Avg+16.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+7.9 pts
Overall Proficiency55% (2025 MCAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)50% (model expectation from 2025 MCAS)
vs. Expected+4.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile69th
Resources & Environment8.5Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio8.3:1
District spending per student$25,701
Chronic Absenteeism20.1%

Students at Chatham Elementary School score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 MCAS proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.

Math Proficiency59%(2025 MCAS)
School
State
43%(2025 MCAS)
ELA Proficiency51%(2025 MCAS)
School
State
42%(2025 MCAS)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 10 points across the 13-year record (2013–2025) and has held near 55% recently.

Show all 13 years
2013
Math
67%
ELA
62%
2014
Math
47%
ELA
47%
2015
Math
42%
ELA
52%
2016
Math
42%
ELA
57%
2017
Math
32%
ELA
67%
2018
Math
38%
ELA
60%
2019
Math
44%
ELA
47%
2020*
Math
47%
ELA
62%
2021*
Math
47%
ELA
58%
2022
Math
51%
ELA
65%
2023
Math
48%
ELA
58%
2024
Math
52%
ELA
40%
2025
Math
59%
ELA
51%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2013-2025) · reading/ELA 56% (multi-year average, 2013-2025)

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

Based on 48 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Chatham 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 54Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average687/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Chatham), 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

$94,036

Median home value

$881,400

Median rent

$1,005/mo

College educated

64.5%

Homeownership

88.6%

Poverty rate

10.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02633; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 in Monomoy Regional School District

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Harwich Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.4PK–4Not available464Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Monomoy Regional School District

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#1 of 4
District spending per student
$25,701NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
7.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Chatham Elementary School is listed in Monomoy Regional School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Chatham Elementary School

Chatham Elementary School is a public elementary school in Chatham, MA, part of Monomoy Regional School District, serving approximately 149 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 8.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 out of 10 and ranks #108 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025).

What's said publicly about Chatham Elementary School

Sources:School's website

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.

Chatham Elementary School is part of the Monomoy Regional School District. The district's mission focuses on creating a welcoming and innovative learning environment through partnerships with caregivers and the community 1. Recent district news includes the appointment of Michael MacMillan as Assistant Superintendent of Finance and Strategic Alignment, a role created alongside the reduction of one Central Office administrator position 1. The district also announced school choice openings for the 2026-2027 academic year, with applications accepted from April 6 to May 4, 2026 1. Specific events at Chatham Elementary School include a School Council meeting scheduled for May 6 at 3:30 PM and a PTO meeting on May 12 at 6:00 PM in the school library 1. Additionally, the Chatham Town Meeting was held on May 11 at the Monomoy Regional Middle School 1.
Sources (1)
  1. www.monomoy.edu
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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Chatham Elementary School

What grades does Chatham Elementary School serve?

Chatham Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.

How many students attend Chatham Elementary School?

Chatham Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 149 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Chatham Elementary School is 8.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Chatham Elementary School rank in MA?

Chatham Elementary School ranks #108 of 1,793 schools in MA.

What is Chatham Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Chatham Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 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 Chatham Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Chatham Elementary School has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025).

Is Chatham Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Chatham Elementary School a Title I school?

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

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

Grades
Kindergarten – 4th
Enrollment
149
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
18
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Barnstable County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
20.1%
Area population (ZIP 02633)
4,536
Area median age
64.8
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 · 2025 MCAS · 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.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 MCAS · 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)
State assessments · 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 02633; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2013-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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