Serving 671 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Beverly Cheatham Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 73% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 671 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 73% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 73% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Beverly Cheatham Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Beverly Cheatham Elementary School's student population of 671 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
671 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
School Rankings
Beverly Cheatham Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Beverly Cheatham Elementary School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#504 out of 8188 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
51%
6%
Hispanic
9%
53%
Black
7%
13%
White
29%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Beverly Cheatham Elementary School's ranking?
Beverly Cheatham Elementary School is ranked #504 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Beverly Cheatham Elementary School often compared to?
Beverly Cheatham Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kerr Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
73% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Beverly Cheatham Elementary School?
671 students attend Beverly Cheatham Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Beverly Cheatham Elementary School students are Asian, 29% of students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Beverly Cheatham Elementary School?
Beverly Cheatham Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Beverly Cheatham Elementary School offer ?
Beverly Cheatham Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Beverly Cheatham Elementary School part of?
Beverly Cheatham Elementary School is part of Allen Independent School District.
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