Cheatham Elementary School

Cheatham Elementary School is a regular public school located in the Laveen area of Maricopa County, Arizona. The school serves students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade, making it a unique K-8 institution. With a total enrollment of 721 students and a student-teacher ratio of 15.3:1, Cheatham Elementary provides a relatively small classroom setting that fosters a close-knit learning environment.

The school has 47 full-time equivalent teachers dedicated to supporting its diverse student body. Academically, Cheatham Elementary School has a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks 33rd percentile among Arizona schools. In terms of proficiency in English Language Arts and Reading, 20% of students meet or exceed the standard, while 17% are proficient in math.

These scores indicate areas where the school is focusing on student development and growth. The neighborhood around Cheatham Elementary is a vibrant community with a median household income of $97,057 and a median home value of $352,000. Approximately 27% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate is relatively low at 10.1%.

Located in a large city setting, the school is part of a diverse and economically varied area that offers a range of cultural and community resources. Cheatham Elementary School sits in the heart of a bustling urban neighborhood, surrounded by a supportive community that values education and the growth of its young residents.

While current test scores at Cheatham Elementary School are below average, the school shows strong growth metrics — meaning students are making above-average progress year over year. This upward trajectory can be a positive indicator for families who value a school's ability to help students improve, even if absolute scores haven't caught up yet.