Very Good
#519 of 1,786 schools in TN
Top 29% in state
East Cheatham Elementary
Elementary School · Cheatham County · Ashland City, TN
A Cheatham County elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 4th.
3201 Bearwallow RD, Ashland City, TN 37015
- Math 52% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 42% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 21.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at East Cheatham Elementary score 47% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 17 points since 2020, reaching 47% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 29 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where East Cheatham Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 16Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,205/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Ashland City), 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
$74,848
Median home value
$259,500
Median rent
$1,244/mo
College educated
22.7%
Homeownership
78.3%
Poverty rate
6.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37015; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 in Cheatham County
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashland City ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | PK–4 | Not available | 418 | Compare → |
| Kingston Springs ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 9.1 | PK–4 | Not available | 338 | Compare → |
| Pegram Elementary Fine Arts Magnet SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | PK–4 | Not available | 226 | Compare → |
| Pleasant View ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | K–4 | Not available | 565 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Cheatham County
- Schools in district
- 14
- Rank in district
- #3 of 13
- District spending per student
- $10,231NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
East Cheatham Elementary is listed in Cheatham County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About East Cheatham Elementary
East Cheatham Elementary is a public elementary school in Ashland City, TN, part of Cheatham County, serving approximately 388 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 21.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #519 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about East Cheatham Elementary
What grades does East Cheatham Elementary serve?
East Cheatham Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend East Cheatham Elementary?
East Cheatham Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 388 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Cheatham Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at East Cheatham Elementary is 21.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does East Cheatham Elementary rank in TN?
East Cheatham Elementary ranks #519 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is East Cheatham Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
East Cheatham Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 East Cheatham Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, East Cheatham Elementary has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is East Cheatham Elementary a charter school?
No, East Cheatham Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is East Cheatham Elementary a Title I school?
No, East Cheatham Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 4th
- Enrollment
- 388
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Cheatham County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.6%
- Phone
- (615) 746-5251
- Area population (ZIP 37015)
- 19,547
- Area average commute
- 33.1 min
- Area median age
- 41.5
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 · 2025 TCAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 TCAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 TCAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 TCAP. A newer release may be available.
- 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 37015; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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