Serving 302 students in grades 3-5, Cheatham Park Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 3-5
- Enrollment: 302 students
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Cheatham Park Elementary serves the west part of Springfield, TN, covering an area of approximately 33.9 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 3.1 miles to the school's edge and the furthest boundary being 6.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cheatham Park Elementary School's student population of 302 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
302 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
27 teachers
Showing 2015–2024. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Cheatham Park Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cheatham Park Elementary School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1447 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
37%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
40%
Hispanic
52%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Black
18%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
21%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.2%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
45%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Yellow and Black
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cheatham Park Elementary School's ranking?
Cheatham Park Elementary School is ranked #1447 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Cheatham Park Elementary School often compared to?
Cheatham Park Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bransford Early Learning School, Coopertown Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 15% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Cheatham Park Elementary School?
302 students attend Cheatham Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Cheatham Park Elementary School students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 18% of students are Black, and 9% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Cheatham Park Elementary School offer ?
Cheatham Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cheatham Park Elementary School part of?
Cheatham Park Elementary School is part of Robertson County School District.
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