Excellent
#237 of 1,786 schools in TN
Top 13% in state
West Cheatham Elementary
Elementary School · Cheatham County · Chapmansboro, TN
A Cheatham County elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 4th.
3120 Highway 12 North, Chapmansboro, TN 37035
- Math 47% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 45% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 13:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at West Cheatham Elementary score 46% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 14 points since 2020, reaching 46% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 37% (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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Getting around & local context
- Walk 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 7Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average696/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$90,742
Median home value
$237,300
College educated
27.7%
Homeownership
87.8%
Poverty rate
4.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37035; 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 → |
| East Cheatham ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | PK–4 | Not available | 388 | 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 → |
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
- #2 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
West Cheatham Elementary is listed in Cheatham County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About West Cheatham Elementary
West Cheatham Elementary is a public elementary school in Chapmansboro, TN, part of Cheatham County, serving approximately 337 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #237 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about West Cheatham Elementary
What grades does West Cheatham Elementary serve?
West Cheatham Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend West Cheatham Elementary?
West Cheatham Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 337 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Cheatham Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at West Cheatham Elementary is 13:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does West Cheatham Elementary rank in TN?
West Cheatham Elementary ranks #237 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is West Cheatham Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
West Cheatham Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 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 West Cheatham Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, West Cheatham Elementary has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is West Cheatham Elementary a charter school?
No, West Cheatham Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is West Cheatham Elementary a Title I school?
No, West Cheatham Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 4th
- Enrollment
- 337
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Cheatham County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.6%
- Phone
- (615) 792-5167
- Area population (ZIP 37035)
- 3,424
- Area average commute
- 36 min
- Area median age
- 45.9
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 37035; 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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