Excellent
#62 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 2% in state
Chatham Grove Elementary
Elementary School · Chatham County Schools · Pittsboro, NC
A Chatham County Schools elementary school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1301 Andrews Store Rd, Pittsboro, NC 27312
- Math 78% vs NC 59% (2025)
- Reading 76% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Chatham Grove Elementary score 77% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 71%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 10 points since 2020, reaching 77% in 2025, across a 6-year record (2020–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 75% (multi-year average, 2020-2025) · reading/ELA 74% (multi-year average, 2020-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 14 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
17.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Chatham Grove Elementary 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 14Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,162/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Pittsboro), 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
$100,505
Median home value
$423,200
Median rent
$933/mo
College educated
53.5%
Homeownership
78.7%
Poverty rate
10.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27312; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willow Oak MontessoriCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.3 | K–8 | 0.3 mi | 273 | Compare → |
| Woods CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.7 | K–12 | 0.3 mi | 512 | Compare → |
| Perry W Harrison ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | PK–5 | 2.5 mi | 240 | Compare → |
| Holy Youth Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 4.6private | K–8 | 3.2 mi | 63 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Chatham County Schools
- Schools in district
- 21
- Rank in district
- #1 of 19
- District spending per student
- $14,128NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Chatham Grove Elementary is listed in Chatham County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Chatham Grove Elementary
Chatham Grove Elementary is a public elementary school in Pittsboro, NC, part of Chatham County Schools, serving approximately 687 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 out of 10 and ranks #62 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Chatham Grove Elementary
What grades does Chatham Grove Elementary serve?
Chatham Grove Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Chatham Grove Elementary?
Chatham Grove Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 687 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chatham Grove Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Chatham Grove Elementary is 17.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Chatham Grove Elementary rank in NC?
Chatham Grove Elementary ranks #62 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Chatham Grove Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Chatham Grove Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 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 Grove Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Chatham Grove Elementary has 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Is Chatham Grove Elementary a charter school?
No, Chatham Grove Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Chatham Grove Elementary a Title I school?
No, Chatham Grove Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Chatham Grove Elementary?
17.9% of students at Chatham Grove Elementary 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
- 687
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Chatham County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.0%
- Phone
- (919) 642-7069
- Area population (ZIP 27312)
- 22,443
- Area average commute
- 27.9 min
- Area median age
- 50
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 NC · Medium confidence
- 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 NC · Medium confidence
- 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 27312; 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, 2020-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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