- Enrollment
- 5,206
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Allen, TX
Beverly Cheatham El
Federal NCES profile for Beverly Cheatham El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480789012461
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Beverly Cheatham El earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #6 of 16
- schools in Allen · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.2:1
- students per teacher
- 11.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Beverly Cheatham El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Beverly Cheatham El ranks #6 of 16 schools in Allen, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-133 students YoY
Beverly Cheatham El shrank from 804 students in 2022-23 to 671 in 2023-24 (-16.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 44.6 → 40.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-133 students YoY 480789012461 · Allen, TX Other · MID · TRAD
669 enr · 15.2:1 · 11.8% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Allen H S (5,206 students)
Beverly Cheatham El shrank from 804 students in 2022-23 to 671 in 2023-24 (-16.5%). Teacher FTE lost 44.6 → 40.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Beverly Cheatham El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Allen H S
Allen H S
5,206 students
- Lowery Freshma 1,674
Lowery Freshman Center
1,674 students
- Walter & Lois 1,323
Walter & Lois Curtis Middle
1,323 students
- Ereckson Middl 1,263
Ereckson Middle
1,263 students
- Lois Lindsey E 792
Lois Lindsey El
792 students
- This school 669
Beverly Cheatham El
669 students
What this shows Beverly Cheatham El reports 669 students on the CCD universe file.
How Beverly Cheatham El compares
Beverly Cheatham El is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.2:1 | ▲ 3% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.8% | ▼ 81% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 669 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
669
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
11.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 81% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 62% in Texas - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$10,417
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 669 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 48.1%
White 29.4%
Hispanic or Latino 11.1%
African American 6.7%
Two or More 3.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Asian at 48.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.4, Beverly Cheatham El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Allen Isd reports $10,417 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Beverly Cheatham El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allen H S | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lowery Freshman Center | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Walter & Lois Curtis Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ereckson Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lois Lindsey El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Beverly Cheatham El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,674
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 1,323
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 1,263
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 792
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~669 students)
Frequently asked questions about Beverly Cheatham El
How many students attend Beverly Cheatham El?
Beverly Cheatham El has 669 students enrolled. It is a public school in Allen, TX. CCD year-over-year: 804 (2022-23) → 671 (2023-24), down 133.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Beverly Cheatham El?
The student-teacher ratio at Beverly Cheatham El is 15.2:1, which is 3% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Beverly Cheatham El?
11.8% of students at Beverly Cheatham El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Beverly Cheatham El?
The largest demographic group at Beverly Cheatham El is Asian at 48.1% of enrollment, in Allen, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Beverly Cheatham El?
Beverly Cheatham El has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Beverly Cheatham El rank among schools in Allen?
By Resource Investment Index, Beverly Cheatham El ranks #6 of 16 schools in Allen, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Allen on the city page.
What other schools are in Allen Isd?
Besides Beverly Cheatham El, Allen Isd also operates Allen H S (5,206 students), Lowery Freshman Center (1,674 students), and Walter & Lois Curtis Middle (1,323 students). See the Allen Isd district page for the complete list.