Serving 258 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Cheatham Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 258 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Cheatham Elementary's attendance zone encompasses the entire Clarksville school district, covering an area of 474.4 square miles. Parents can expect a typical drive of 20-30 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located 21.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cheatham Elementary School's student population of 258 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
258 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Cheatham Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cheatham Elementary School is 0.70, 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
#7188 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Hispanic
26%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
44%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
18%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
12%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.9%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
5%
7%
Showing 2005–2014. View full 16-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cheatham Elementary School's ranking?
Cheatham Elementary School is ranked #7188 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Cheatham Elementary School?
258 students attend Cheatham Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Cheatham Elementary School students are Black, 26% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, and 12% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cheatham Elementary School?
Cheatham Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Cheatham Elementary School offer ?
Cheatham Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Cheatham Elementary School part of?
Cheatham Elementary School is part of Clarksville Independent School District.
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