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Cheatham Elementary School

4725 W South Mountain Rd
Laveen, AZ 85339
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 744 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Cheatham Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 17% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 744 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • : Bottom 50% in AZ
  • : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Cheatham Elementary School's student population of 744 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
744 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Calendar
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Cheatham Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cheatham Elementary School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (AZ)
#1544 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Cheatham Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
17%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Cheatham Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Cheatham Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
10-14%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Cheatham Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
3%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Cheatham Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
2%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Cheatham Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
55%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Cheatham Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
29%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Cheatham Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
8%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Cheatham Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Cheatham Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Cheatham Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Arizona.
0.61
This chart displays the diversity score of Cheatham Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Cheatham Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Cheatham Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cheatham Elementary School's ranking?
Cheatham Elementary School is ranked #1544 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Cheatham Elementary School often compared to?
Cheatham Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Laveen Elementary School, Trailside Point Performing Arts Academy, Paseo Pointe School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Cheatham Elementary School?
744 students attend Cheatham Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Cheatham Elementary School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are Black, 8% of students are White, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cheatham Elementary School?
Cheatham Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Cheatham Elementary School offer ?
Cheatham Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Cheatham Elementary School part of?
Cheatham Elementary School is part of Laveen Elementary District (4276) School District.
In what neighborhood is Cheatham Elementary School located?
Cheatham Elementary School is located in the Laveen Village neighborhood of Laveen, AZ. There are 11 other public schools located in Laveen Village.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 744 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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