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#1508 of 2,006 schools in AZ

Cheyenne Elementary School

Elementary School · Peoria Unified School District (4237) · Peoria, AZ

A Peoria Unified School District (4237) elementary school where students score 18 points below what's typical for similar communities.

11806 N 87TH AVE, Peoria, AZ 85345

  • Math 25% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 24% proficient (2022)
  • 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.4Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.87 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.6Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency25% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency24% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency25% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)43% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-18.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile27th
Resources & Environment7.2Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.3:1
District spending per student$10,026
Chronic Absenteeism48.1%

Students at Cheyenne Elementary School score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.

Math Proficiency25%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency24%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 25% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
61%
ELA
79%
2010
Math
54%
ELA
79%
2011
Math
52%
ELA
76%
2012
Math
57%
ELA
75%
2013
Math
61%
ELA
76%
2014
Math
34%
ELA
33%
2015
Math
38%
ELA
35%
2016
Math
39%
ELA
39%
2017
Math
38%
ELA
38%
2018
Math
32%
ELA
33%
2019
Math
32%
ELA
33%
2020*
Math
26%
ELA
31%
2021*
Math
26%
ELA
31%
2022
Math
25%
ELA
24%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 28 test records from AZ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

Where Cheyenne Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Phoenix map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 43Car-Dependent
  • Transit 26Some Transit
  • Bike 62Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,469/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Peoria), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$64,563

Median home value

$278,300

Median rent

$1,563/mo

College educated

18.1%

Homeownership

65.3%

Poverty rate

13.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85345; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Sky View Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.6PK–80.8 mi497Compare →
Peoria Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.2PK–81.1 mi517Compare →
Alta Loma SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.0PK–81.3 mi660Compare →
Academy of Math and Science Peoria AdvancedCharter · enrollment unverified5.6K–81.4 mi871Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Peoria Unified School District (4237)

Schools in district
44
Rank in district
#34 of 42
District spending per student
$10,026NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
9.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Cheyenne Elementary School is listed in Peoria Unified School District (4237); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Cheyenne Elementary School

Cheyenne Elementary School is a public elementary school in Peoria, AZ, part of Peoria Unified School District (4237), serving approximately 566 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,508 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Cheyenne Elementary School

What grades does Cheyenne Elementary School serve?

Cheyenne Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Cheyenne Elementary School?

Cheyenne Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 566 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Cheyenne Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Cheyenne Elementary School is 15.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Cheyenne Elementary School rank in AZ?

Cheyenne Elementary School ranks #1,508 of 2,006 schools in AZ.

What is Cheyenne Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Cheyenne Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Cheyenne Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Cheyenne Elementary School has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Cheyenne Elementary School a charter school?

No, Cheyenne Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Cheyenne Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Cheyenne Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
566
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
37
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Maricopa County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
48.1%
Area population (ZIP 85345)
61,822
Area average commute
27.4 min
Area median age
37
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 85345; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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