Serving 554 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Cheyenne 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 19% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (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 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 554 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Cheyenne Elementary School serves the south part of Peoria, AZ, within an attendance area of approximately 1.3 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 1.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cheyenne Elementary School's student population of 554 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
554 students
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Cheyenne Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cheyenne Elementary School is 0.63, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1373 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
3%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
54%
49%
Black
11%
6%
White
27%
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)49.1%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cheyenne Elementary School's ranking?
Cheyenne Elementary School is ranked #1373 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Cheyenne Elementary School often compared to?
Cheyenne Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sky View Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Cheyenne Elementary School?
554 students attend Cheyenne Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Cheyenne Elementary School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 11% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cheyenne Elementary School?
Cheyenne Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Cheyenne Elementary School offer ?
Cheyenne Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cheyenne Elementary School part of?
Cheyenne Elementary School is part of Peoria Unified School District (4237).
In what neighborhood is Cheyenne Elementary School located?
Cheyenne Elementary School is located in the Downtown Peoria neighborhood of Peoria, AZ. There are 1 other public schools located in Downtown Peoria.
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