Cheyenne Traditional School serves 913 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
Cheyenne Traditional School placed in the top 5% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 78% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 913 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 78% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cheyenne Traditional School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Cheyenne Traditional School's student population of 913 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
913 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers

Students by Grade

School Calendar
School Rankings
Cheyenne Traditional School is ranked within the top 5% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Cheyenne Traditional School is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#40 out of 1854 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
32%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
39%

Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1

American Indian
n/a
5%

Asian
9%
3%

Hispanic
9%
47%

Black
1%
6%

White
79%
35%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
29%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
9%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cheyenne Traditional School's ranking?
Cheyenne Traditional School is ranked #40 out of 1,854 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Cheyenne Traditional School often compared to?
Cheyenne Traditional Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Desert Canyon Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
78% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 75% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
How many students attend Cheyenne Traditional School?
913 students attend Cheyenne Traditional School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Cheyenne Traditional School students are White, 9% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cheyenne Traditional School?
Cheyenne Traditional School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Cheyenne Traditional School offer ?
Cheyenne Traditional School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Cheyenne Traditional School part of?
Cheyenne Traditional School is part of Scottsdale Unified District (4240) School District.
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