Cheatham Park Elementary

Summary:

Cheatham Park Elementary is a public elementary school in Springfield, Tennessee, serving 275 students in grades 3-5. The school is part of the Robertson County School District, which is ranked 113 out of 139 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Cheatham Park Elementary stands out for its diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 23.27% White, 21.82% African American, 44.73% Hispanic, and 10.18% two or more races. However, the school consistently ranks in the bottom 20% of Tennessee elementary schools, with significantly lower academic performance than the Robertson County and state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. The school's performance varies greatly among different student subgroups, with White, English Language Learner, and Special Education students ranking in the bottom 20%, and African American and Hispanic students in the bottom 40-50%.

Cheatham Park Elementary's academic performance has been on a steady decline over the past decade, from a statewide ranking of 725 out of 820 Tennessee elementary schools in 2011-2012 to 881 out of 1008 schools in 2023-2024. This trend is in stark contrast to the nearby East Robertson Elementary, Watauga Elementary, and Greenbrier Elementary, which consistently outperform Cheatham Park Elementary on state assessments and have higher statewide rankings. The school's challenges may be influenced by the socioeconomic status of its student population, though the specific data is not provided.


Detail:

Public 3-5

 301 Locust ST
       Springfield, TN  37172


(615) 384-0232

District: Robertson County

SchoolDigger Rank:
888th of 1,018 Tennessee Elementary Schools


Students who attend Cheatham Park Elementary usually attend:

High:    Springfield High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.2 Help
Number of students:  275

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
44.7%
White:
23.3%
African American:
21.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  89.3% Help


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Compare Details Cheatham Park Elementary ranks worse than 87.2% of elementary schools in Tennessee. (See more...)
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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Cheatham Park Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Cheatham Park Elementary 888th of 1018 Tennessee public elementary schools. (See Cheatham Park Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


English Language Learner students:
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Low Socio Economic Status students:
Female students:
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African American students:
Hispanic students:
White students:


Robertson County:

SchoolDigger ranks Robertson County 113th of 140 Tennessee school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Cheatham Park Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Cheatham Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 25.82 656th 809 18.9%
2011 29.42 640th 818 21.8%
2012 19.71 725th 820 11.6%
2013 20.68 793rd 846 6.3%
2014 7.83 822nd 853 3.6%
2015 17.46 784th 855 8.3%
2018 14.90 897th 997 10.0%
2019 8.88 957th 985 2.8%
2021 20.50 795th 983 19.1%
2022 12.07 918th 1000 8.2%
2023 14.45 888th 1020 12.9%
2024 15.38 888th 1018 12.8%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Cheatham Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.43 71st 95 25.3%
2021 41.79 53rd 101 47.5%
2022 41.53 82nd 165 50.3%
2023 38.42 103rd 164 37.2%
2024 16.96 177th 178 0.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Cheatham Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.75 327th 395 17.2%
2021 25.56 309th 369 16.3%
2022 20.96 415th 447 7.2%
2023 19.02 491st 528 7.0%
2024 22.86 508th 582 12.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Cheatham Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.14 821st 877 6.4%
2019 11.09 806th 821 1.8%
2021 31.13 588th 823 28.6%
2022 14.64 819th 858 4.5%
2023 19.74 767th 865 11.3%
2024 24.62 710th 853 16.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Cheatham Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 10.27 886th 926 4.3%
2021 21.18 750th 945 20.6%
2022 10.84 913th 975 6.4%
2023 15.21 879th 989 11.1%
2024 14.83 876th 990 11.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Cheatham Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 7.87 901st 916 1.6%
2021 24.15 728th 941 22.6%
2022 15.36 872nd 980 11.0%
2023 14.91 875th 987 11.3%
2024 16.61 861st 991 13.1%
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Rank History for African American students at Cheatham Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.57 414th 450 8.0%
2019 15.39 382nd 404 5.4%
2021 27.53 289th 411 29.7%
2022 19.96 434th 483 10.1%
2023 21.44 413th 500 17.4%
2024 28.38 356th 498 28.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Cheatham Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.68 281st 319 11.9%
2019 12.81 245th 250 2.0%
2021 32.38 224th 324 30.9%
2022 25.95 297th 363 18.2%
2023 32.03 274th 387 29.2%
2024 24.54 346th 415 16.6%
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Rank History for White students at Cheatham Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.10 743rd 841 11.7%
2019 8.70 798th 812 1.7%
2021 33.36 579th 844 31.4%
2022 12.42 805th 844 4.6%
2023 14.46 799th 852 6.2%
2024 13.75 799th 847 5.7%
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Data source: test scores: Tennessee Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Tennessee Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Cheatham Park Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 322 206 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 528
1989 314 191 1 n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 506
1990 309 182 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 492
1991 283 172 0 0 0 n/a n/a -1 454
1992 250 152 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 402
1993 243 137 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 381
1994 221 151 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 372
1995 253 137 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 394
1996 253 137 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 394
1997 200 143 2 2 0 n/a n/a 10 357
1998 311 39 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 353
1999 206 141 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 353
2000 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 435 435
2001 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 363 363
2002 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 267 267
2003 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 267 267
2004 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 401 401
2005 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 435 435
2006 164 111 1 99 0 n/a n/a 0 375
2007 183 102 0 101 0 n/a n/a 0 386
2008 172 85 0 128 1 n/a n/a 0 386
2009 168 89 0 122 0 n/a n/a 0 379
2010 180 100 1 112 0 n/a n/a 0 393
2011 157 84 0 117 0 0 12 0 370
2012 143 89 0 128 0 0 25 0 385
2013 140 83 0 143 1 0 18 0 385
2014 150 129 1 162 3 0 7 0 452
2015 124 124 1 189 3 0 9 0 450
2016 120 95 0 125 1 0 14 0 355
2017 115 90 1 141 1 0 15 0 363
2018 99 86 0 123 2 0 15 0 325
2019 88 78 0 115 0 0 22 0 303
2020 84 70 1 125 0 0 15 0 295
2021 61 73 0 121 0 0 22 0 277
2022 67 79 0 133 0 0 13 0 292
2023 64 60 0 123 0 0 28 0 275

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Cheatham Park Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 528 23.0 22.9 n/a
1989 506 23.0 22.0 n/a
1990 492 23.0 21.3 n/a
1991 454 26.0 17.4 n/a
1992 402 22.0 18.2 n/a
1993 381 22.0 17.3 n/a
1994 372 22.0 16.9 n/a
1995 394 28.0 14.1 n/a
1996 394 28.0 14.1 n/a
1997 357 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 353 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 353 n/a 0.0 n/a
2000 435 n/a 0.0 n/a
2001 363 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 267 n/a n/a n/a
2003 267 n/a n/a n/a
2004 401 n/a n/a n/a
2005 435 n/a n/a n/a
2006 375 29.9 12.5 n/a
2007 386 29.9 12.9 84.5
2008 386 29.0 13.3 88.1
2009 379 32.0 11.8 86
2010 393 33.0 11.9 97.5
2011 370 32.0 11.5 95.4
2012 385 32.0 12.0 95.6
2013 385 34.0 11.3 89.6
2014 452 35.0 12.9 88.1
2015 450 38.0 11.8 89.3
2016 355 27.0 13.1 n/a
2017 363 25.0 14.5 n/a
2018 325 26.0 12.5 n/a
2019 303 23.0 13.1 n/a
2020 295 22.0 13.4 n/a
2021 277 25.0 11.0 n/a
2022 292 24.5 11.9 n/a
2023 275 24.5 11.2 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Cheatham Park Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 528 23.0 22.9 n/a
1989 506 23.0 22.0 n/a
1990 492 23.0 21.3 n/a
1991 454 26.0 17.4 n/a
1992 402 22.0 18.2 n/a
1993 381 22.0 17.3 n/a
1994 372 22.0 16.9 n/a
1995 394 28.0 14.1 n/a
1996 394 28.0 14.1 n/a
1997 357 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 353 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 353 n/a 0.0 n/a
2000 435 n/a 0.0 n/a
2001 363 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 267 n/a n/a n/a
2003 267 n/a n/a n/a
2004 401 n/a n/a n/a
2005 435 n/a n/a n/a
2006 375 29.9 12.5 n/a
2007 386 29.9 12.9 84.5
2008 386 29.0 13.3 88.1
2009 379 32.0 11.8 86
2010 393 33.0 11.9 97.5
2011 370 32.0 11.5 95.4
2012 385 32.0 12.0 95.6
2013 385 34.0 11.3 89.6
2014 452 35.0 12.9 88.1
2015 450 38.0 11.8 89.3
2016 355 27.0 13.1 n/a
2017 363 25.0 14.5 n/a
2018 325 26.0 12.5 n/a
2019 303 23.0 13.1 n/a
2020 295 22.0 13.4 n/a
2021 277 25.0 11.0 n/a
2022 292 24.5 11.9 n/a
2023 275 24.5 11.2 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Cheatham Park Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,134 (9.6%) $10,067 (84.9%) $11,861
2020 $1,817 (15.1%) $9,540 (79.1%) $12,068
2021 $2,356 (15.8%) $12,203 (82.1%) $14,866
2022 $2,613 (17.5%) $11,993 (80.3%) $14,938
2023 $2,232 (12.0%) $15,483 (83.1%) $18,638

Data source: Tennessee Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Cheatham Park Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 957th of 985 Elementary schoolsRanks 888th of 1020 Elementary schools
 10.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Cheatham Park Elementary)10.122.7
 12.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Robertson County)31.429.9
 1.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)43.840.5
 3.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Cheatham Park Elementary)14.622.1
 7.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Robertson County)3330.3
 2.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)36.940.5
 3.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Cheatham Park Elementary)11.218.8
 7.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Robertson County)2935.2
 6.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)34.343.5
 9.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Cheatham Park Elementary)17.718.2
 0.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Robertson County)3931.3
 7.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)46.241.3
 4.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Cheatham Park Elementary)11.513.6
 2.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Robertson County)28.827.3
 1.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)35.237
 1.8%
All Grades Mathematics (Cheatham Park Elementary)1119.9
 8.9%
   All Grades Mathematics (Robertson County)35.229.1
 6.1%
   All Grades Mathematics (Tennessee)40.838.1
 2.7%
All Grades English Language Arts (Cheatham Park Elementary)12.418.1
 5.7%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Robertson County)29.329.2
 0.1%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Tennessee)33.736.6
 2.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students303275
 9.2%
African American7860
 23.1%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic115123
 7%
Pacific Islander00
White8864
 27.3%
Two or More Races2228
 27.3%


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Students at Cheatham Park Elementary are 45% Hispanic, 23% White, 22% African American, 10% Two or more races.

Cheatham Park Elementary ranks in the bottom 12.8% of Tennessee elementary schools.

Students who attend Cheatham Park Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Springfield High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 275 students attended Cheatham Park Elementary.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Tennessee Department of Education.

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