- Enrollment
- 1,020
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Laveen, AZ
Cheatham Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Cheatham Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040429002398
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cheatham Elementary School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median.
- #4 of 7
- schools in Laveen · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.1:1
- students per teacher
- 66.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Cheatham Elementary School has class sizes near the Arizona median. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cheatham Elementary School ranks #4 of 7 schools in Laveen, AZ.
School address
District: Laveen Elementary District (4276) · Arizona
NCES ID 040429002398 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
Cheatham Elementary School held near 721 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-23 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 47.4 → 47.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-23 students YoY 040429002398 · Laveen, AZ Other · MID · TRAD
758 enr · 16.1:1 · 66.9% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Desert Meadows Elementary School (1,020 students)
Cheatham Elementary School held near 721 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-23 headcount). Teacher FTE held 47.4 → 47.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Cheatham Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Desert Meadows
Desert Meadows Elementary School
1,020 students
- Rogers Ranch S
Rogers Ranch School
997 students
- Paseo Pointe S
Paseo Pointe School
988 students
- Estrella Footh
Estrella Foothills Global Academy
984 students
- Laveen Element
Laveen Elementary School
894 students
- This school
Cheatham Elementary School
758 students
What this shows Cheatham Elementary School reports 758 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cheatham Elementary School compares
Cheatham Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.1:1 | ▼ 5% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.9% | ▲ 39% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 758 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
758
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% above the Arizona average of 48.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 46% in Arizona - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
77.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$10,353
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,502
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 758 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
124
in-school suspensions + 85 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 54.0%
African American 29.2%
White 6.9%
Two or More 4.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.9%
Asian 2.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 54.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.5, Cheatham Elementary School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Laveen Elementary District (4276) reports $10,353 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cheatham Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Desert Meadows Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rogers Ranch School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Paseo Pointe School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Estrella Foothills Global Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Laveen Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cheatham Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 997
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 988
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 984
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 894
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar other schools in Laveen
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~758 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cheatham Elementary School
How many students attend Cheatham Elementary School?
Cheatham Elementary School has 758 students enrolled. It is a public school in Laveen, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 744 (2022-23) → 721 (2023-24), nearly flat (-23).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cheatham Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cheatham Elementary School is 16.1:1, which is 5% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cheatham Elementary School?
66.9% of students at Cheatham Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cheatham Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Cheatham Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 54.0% of enrollment, in Laveen, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cheatham Elementary School?
Cheatham Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower 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 Cheatham Elementary School rank among schools in Laveen?
By Resource Investment Index, Cheatham Elementary School ranks #4 of 7 schools in Laveen, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Laveen on the city page.
What other schools are in Laveen Elementary District (4276)?
Besides Cheatham Elementary School, Laveen Elementary District (4276) also operates Desert Meadows Elementary School (1,020 students), Rogers Ranch School (997 students), and Paseo Pointe School (988 students). See the Laveen Elementary District (4276) district page for the complete list.