- Enrollment
- 2,510
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Peoria, AZ
Cheyenne Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Cheyenne Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040625000586
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cheyenne Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median.
- #6 of 29
- schools in Peoria · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 61.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Cheyenne Elementary School has class sizes near the Arizona median. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cheyenne Elementary School ranks #6 of 29 schools in Peoria, AZ.
School address
District: Peoria Unified School District (4237) · Arizona
NCES ID 040625000586 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-32 students YoY
Cheyenne Elementary School shrank from 598 students in 2022-23 to 566 in 2023-24 (-5.4%).
Teacher FTE added 37.1 → 37.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-32 students YoY 040625000586 · Peoria, AZ Other · MID · TRAD
554 enr · 15:1 · 61.9% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Liberty High School (2,510 students)
Cheyenne Elementary School shrank from 598 students in 2022-23 to 566 in 2023-24 (-5.4%). Teacher FTE added 37.1 → 37.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Cheyenne Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Liberty High S
Liberty High School
2,510 students
- Centennial Hig
Centennial High School
2,026 students
- Sunrise Mounta
Sunrise Mountain High School
1,896 students
- Ironwood High
Ironwood High School
1,804 students
- Raymond S. Kel
Raymond S. Kellis
1,691 students
- This school 554
Cheyenne Elementary School
554 students
What this shows Cheyenne Elementary School reports 554 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cheyenne Elementary School compares
Cheyenne Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15:1 | ▼ 12% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.9% | ▲ 28% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 554 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
554
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% 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
15:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 36% in Arizona - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
68.1%
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
$10,026
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
43
in-school suspensions + 31 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 53.6%
White 27.1%
African American 10.6%
Two or More 4.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.9%
Asian 1.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 53.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.5, Cheyenne Elementary School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Peoria Unified School District (4237) reports $10,026 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cheyenne Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Centennial High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sunrise Mountain High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ironwood High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Raymond S. Kellis | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cheyenne Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,026
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 1,896
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,804
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,691
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar other schools in Peoria
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 (~554 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cheyenne Elementary School
How many students attend Cheyenne Elementary School?
Cheyenne Elementary School has 554 students enrolled. It is a public school in Peoria, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 598 (2022-23) → 566 (2023-24), down 32.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cheyenne Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cheyenne Elementary School is 15:1, which is 12% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 4% lower 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 Cheyenne Elementary School?
61.9% of students at Cheyenne Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cheyenne Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Cheyenne Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 53.6% of enrollment, in Peoria, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cheyenne Elementary School?
Cheyenne Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Cheyenne Elementary School rank among schools in Peoria?
By Resource Investment Index, Cheyenne Elementary School ranks #6 of 29 schools in Peoria, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Peoria on the city page.
What other schools are in Peoria Unified School District (4237)?
Besides Cheyenne Elementary School, Peoria Unified School District (4237) also operates Liberty High School (2,510 students), Centennial High School (2,026 students), and Sunrise Mountain High School (1,896 students). See the Peoria Unified School District (4237) district page for the complete list.