Summary:
The Clarksville Independent School District (Isd) in Texas has only one elementary school, Cheatham Elementary, which serves grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 272 students. Despite the school's diverse student population and higher-than-average per-student spending, Cheatham Elementary has consistently ranked in the bottom 5-10% of Texas elementary schools over the past 3 school years, with significantly below-average performance on STAAR tests across all grade levels and subject areas.
The high percentage of economically disadvantaged students at Cheatham Elementary, with 92.65% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, raises concerns about educational equity. While the school's student-teacher ratio of 14.5 is slightly lower than the state average, the persistent low performance suggests a need for a comprehensive review of the school's educational practices, resources, and support systems to identify and address the root causes of the academic challenges.
The imbalance between Cheatham Elementary's low performance and its higher-than-average per-student spending may indicate ineffective use of available funds or an uneven distribution of resources. Addressing these concerns should be a priority for the Clarksville ISD to ensure that all students, regardless of their socioeconomic background, have access to a high-quality education and the support they need to succeed.
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