- Enrollment
- 1,026
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Springfield, TN
Cheatham Park Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Cheatham Park Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 470360001492
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cheatham Park Elementary earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of Tennessee schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Tennessee schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Springfield · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.6:1
- small classes for Tennessee
- 302
- students enrolled
Cheatham Park Elementary has class sizes smaller than 78% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cheatham Park Elementary ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Springfield, TN.
School address
District: Robertson County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470360001492 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
Cheatham Park Elementary grew from 275 students in 2022-23 to 295 in 2023-24 (+7.3%).
Teacher FTE added 24.5 → 27.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+20 students YoY 470360001492 · Springfield, TN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
302 enr · 12.6:1 · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Springfield High School (1,026 students)
Cheatham Park Elementary grew from 275 students in 2022-23 to 295 in 2023-24 (+7.3%). Teacher FTE added 24.5 → 27.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Cheatham Park Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Springfield Hi
Springfield High School
1,026 students
- White House He
White House Heritage High School
977 students
- Greenbrier Hig
Greenbrier High School
769 students
- Crestview Elem
Crestview Elementary School
755 students
- East Robertson
East Robertson High School
712 students
- This school 302
Cheatham Park Elementary
302 students
What this shows Cheatham Park Elementary reports 302 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cheatham Park Elementary compares
Cheatham Park Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.6:1 | ▼ 18% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 302 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
302
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 22% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
25.5%
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
$11,721
per pupil, district-wide
- above Tennessee avg of $11,532
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 302 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 52.0%
White 20.9%
African American 18.5%
Two or More 8.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 52.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.4, Cheatham Park Elementary is more mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Robertson County reports $11,721 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cheatham Park Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| White House Heritage High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Greenbrier High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Crestview Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Robertson High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cheatham Park Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 977
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 769
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 755
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 712
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar elementary schools in Springfield
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~302 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cheatham Park Elementary
How many students attend Cheatham Park Elementary?
Cheatham Park Elementary has 302 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Springfield, TN. CCD year-over-year: 275 (2022-23) → 295 (2023-24), up 20.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cheatham Park Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Cheatham Park Elementary is 12.6:1, which is 18% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 20% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cheatham Park Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Cheatham Park Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 52.0% of enrollment, in Springfield, TN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cheatham Park Elementary?
Cheatham Park Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Park Elementary rank among elementary schools in Springfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Cheatham Park Elementary ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Springfield, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Springfield on the city page.
What other schools are in Robertson County?
Besides Cheatham Park Elementary, Robertson County also operates Springfield High School (1,026 students), White House Heritage High School (977 students), and Greenbrier High School (769 students). See the Robertson County district page for the complete list.