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Cheatham Elementary

Summary:

Cheatham Elementary is a public elementary school in Clarksville, Texas, serving 272 students in grades PK-5. The school stands out from nearby schools like Blossom Elementary, Deport Elementary, and others in the Prairiland Independent School District (Isd), Avery Independent School District (Isd), Rivercrest Independent School District (Isd), and Detroit Independent School District (Isd).

Cheatham Elementary has a significantly higher percentage of African American (44.12%) and Hispanic (27.21%) students compared to nearby schools, which tend to have a majority white student population. The school consistently ranks in the bottom quartile of Texas elementary schools, with 0-1 star ratings from SchoolDigger, and its STAAR test scores are significantly lower than state and district averages across all grade levels and subject areas. Additionally, over 90% of Cheatham Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

Despite the higher spending per student ($12,379 in 2020-2021) and a relatively low student-teacher ratio (14.5 in 2022-2023) compared to nearby schools, Cheatham Elementary continues to struggle academically. This suggests that the school may not be effectively utilizing its resources or targeting the specific needs of its predominantly underserved and marginalized student population. Addressing the root causes of the school's underperformance, such as teacher quality, curriculum, and support services, could be crucial in improving student outcomes and providing a more equitable education for the Cheatham Elementary community.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1106 Clarence Nix Jr Dr
       Clarksville, TX  75426-1016

(903) 427-3891

District: Clarksville Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
4503rd of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,379 Help


Students who attend Cheatham Elementary usually attend:

High:    Clarksville Middle And High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.7 Help
Number of students:  263

Racial breakdown:

African American:
46.0%
Hispanic:
25.9%
White:
18.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Cheatham Elementary ranks worse than 96.3% of elementary schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 9.95. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Cheatham Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (46%), Hispanic (25.9%), White (18.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Cheatham Elementary is 13.7. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Cheatham Elementary is $12,379.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Cheatham Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Cheatham Elementary 4503rd of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Cheatham Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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White students:


Clarksville Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Clarksville Independent School District (Isd) 923rd of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Cheatham Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Cheatham Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 41.11 2429th 3465 29.9%
2005 18.27 3215th 3475 7.5%
2006 24.73 3030th 3476 12.8%
2007 10.83 3597th 3724 3.4%
2008 8.65 3680th 3768 2.3%
2009 9.84 3773rd 3884 2.9%
2010 17.66 3667th 3937 6.9%
2011 29.79 3405th 4095 16.8%
2012 12.42 4052nd 4206 3.7%
2013 28.47 3466th 4221 17.9%
2014 33.00 3259th 4260 23.5%
2015 23.39 3636th 4320 15.8%
2016 38.09 2927th 4286 31.7%
2017 33.59 2927th 4329 32.4%
2018 30.65 3148th 4359 27.8%
2019 14.90 4153rd 4479 7.3%
2021 20.23 3846th 4578 16.0%
2022 18.38 4028th 4581 12.1%
2023 8.60 4501st 4647 3.1%
2024 9.95 4503rd 4675 3.7%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Cheatham Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 4.62 1093rd 1099 0.5%
2024 17.03 1028th 1114 7.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Cheatham Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.74 660th 3226 79.5%
2019 69.71 653rd 3333 80.4%
2021 37.30 2234th 3446 35.2%
2023 31.14 2722nd 3556 23.5%
2024 29.98 2767th 3638 23.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Cheatham Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 13.07 4066th 4086 0.5%
2024 20.14 3816th 4261 10.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Cheatham Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.88 2777th 4264 34.9%
2019 19.30 3992nd 4309 7.4%
2021 30.40 3356th 4451 24.6%
2022 29.92 3522nd 4477 21.3%
2023 12.44 4347th 4521 3.8%
2024 14.20 4350th 4560 4.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Cheatham Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.66 3385th 4306 21.4%
2019 9.66 4269th 4348 1.8%
2021 23.26 3661st 4499 18.6%
2022 20.74 3970th 4561 13.0%
2023 11.49 4394th 4588 4.2%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Cheatham Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.56 2676th 3106 13.8%
2019 38.30 2446th 3184 23.2%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Cheatham Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.82 2589th 4240 38.9%
2019 23.05 3816th 4295 11.2%
2021 34.04 3058th 4331 29.4%
2022 25.31 3771st 4461 15.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Cheatham Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.04 2696th 4319 37.6%
2019 29.61 3330th 4357 23.6%
2021 21.73 3758th 4498 16.5%
2022 20.79 3941st 4563 13.6%
2023 8.66 4456th 4585 2.8%
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Rank History for African American students at Cheatham Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.35 1735th 2483 30.1%
2019 24.29 2166th 2515 13.9%
2021 25.66 2035th 2444 16.7%
2022 22.90 2112th 2421 12.8%
2023 21.81 2153rd 2443 11.9%
2024 16.22 2287th 2421 5.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Cheatham Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.40 1976th 4168 52.6%
2019 46.94 2195th 4188 47.6%
2021 43.70 2338th 4329 46.0%
2022 44.85 2459th 4376 43.8%
2023 15.58 4122nd 4401 6.3%
2024 16.36 4135th 4431 6.7%
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Rank History for White students at Cheatham Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.29 1343rd 3127 57.1%
2019 17.70 2875th 3142 8.5%
2022 21.64 2683rd 3082 12.9%
2023 5.13 3058th 3106 1.5%
2024 11.04 2959th 3078 3.9%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, 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: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Cheatham Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 291 250 3 21 1 n/a n/a 0 566
1989 264 242 2 20 2 n/a n/a 0 530
1990 269 242 1 20 1 n/a n/a 0 533
1991 236 239 1 23 2 n/a n/a 0 501
1992 212 239 0 25 0 n/a n/a 0 476
1993 314 347 1 31 0 n/a n/a 0 693
1994 306 347 1 28 1 n/a n/a 0 683
1995 264 344 2 28 10 n/a n/a 0 648
1996 264 344 2 28 10 n/a n/a 0 648
1997 259 341 2 34 7 n/a n/a 0 643
1998 263 344 3 48 8 n/a n/a 0 666
1999 238 330 2 55 8 n/a n/a 0 633
2000 216 295 1 59 7 n/a n/a 0 578
2001 194 284 3 62 8 n/a n/a 0 551
2002 165 283 1 70 10 n/a n/a 0 529
2003 165 283 1 70 10 n/a n/a 0 529
2004 136 260 1 70 7 n/a n/a 0 474
2005 146 261 1 74 4 n/a n/a 0 486
2006 156 259 0 73 5 n/a n/a 0 493
2007 132 262 2 69 8 n/a n/a 0 473
2008 113 248 0 71 4 n/a n/a 0 436
2009 103 216 2 72 4 n/a n/a 0 397
2010 82 208 0 86 5 n/a n/a 0 381
2011 76 181 0 85 1 0 15 0 358
2012 59 177 0 81 3 0 13 0 333
2013 56 173 0 72 1 0 18 0 320
2014 54 165 0 81 3 0 19 0 322
2015 48 173 0 83 2 0 14 0 320
2016 34 151 0 75 1 0 19 0 280
2017 44 148 0 76 0 0 18 0 286
2018 46 142 0 76 0 0 28 0 292
2019 38 138 0 73 0 0 32 0 281
2020 54 127 0 60 0 0 39 0 280
2021 32 112 0 62 0 0 34 0 240
2022 39 124 0 70 2 0 38 0 273
2023 51 120 0 74 0 0 27 0 272
2024 48 121 0 68 0 0 26 0 263

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 Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 566 35.0 16.1 n/a
1989 530 n/a n/a n/a
1990 533 35.0 15.2 n/a
1991 501 34.6 14.4 n/a
1992 476 34.4 13.8 54.6
1993 693 54.0 12.8 64.2
1994 683 55.5 12.3 56.5
1995 648 52.0 12.5 54.2
1996 648 52.0 12.5 54.2
1997 643 52.0 12.4 53.3
1998 666 51.9 12.8 63.7
1999 633 47.8 13.2 73.8
2000 578 47.5 12.2 72.1
2001 551 46.2 11.9 75.1
2002 529 44.6 11.9 67.3
2003 529 44.6 11.9 67.3
2004 474 43.5 10.9 67.3
2005 486 42.5 11.4 68.3
2006 493 43.2 11.4 69.6
2007 473 44.9 10.5 71.7
2008 436 39.8 11.0 74.5
2009 397 33.0 12.0 74.6
2010 381 36.6 10.4 75.1
2011 358 31.8 11.2 70.9
2012 333 24.4 13.6 73.9
2013 320 23.5 13.5 96.3
2014 322 21.3 15.0 92.2
2015 320 22.0 14.5 90.6
2016 280 21.0 13.3 86.1
2017 286 18.3 15.5 91.3
2018 292 16.6 17.4 89.7
2019 281 17.8 15.7 93.2
2020 280 19.6 14.2 93.9
2021 240 18.9 12.6 99.2
2022 273 21.8 12.5 95.6
2023 272 18.7 14.5 92.6
2024 263 19.1 13.7 100

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 Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 566 35.0 16.1 n/a
1989 530 n/a n/a n/a
1990 533 35.0 15.2 n/a
1991 501 34.6 14.4 n/a
1992 476 34.4 13.8 54.6
1993 693 54.0 12.8 64.2
1994 683 55.5 12.3 56.5
1995 648 52.0 12.5 54.2
1996 648 52.0 12.5 54.2
1997 643 52.0 12.4 53.3
1998 666 51.9 12.8 63.7
1999 633 47.8 13.2 73.8
2000 578 47.5 12.2 72.1
2001 551 46.2 11.9 75.1
2002 529 44.6 11.9 67.3
2003 529 44.6 11.9 67.3
2004 474 43.5 10.9 67.3
2005 486 42.5 11.4 68.3
2006 493 43.2 11.4 69.6
2007 473 44.9 10.5 71.7
2008 436 39.8 11.0 74.5
2009 397 33.0 12.0 74.6
2010 381 36.6 10.4 75.1
2011 358 31.8 11.2 70.9
2012 333 24.4 13.6 73.9
2013 320 23.5 13.5 96.3
2014 322 21.3 15.0 92.2
2015 320 22.0 14.5 90.6
2016 280 21.0 13.3 86.1
2017 286 18.3 15.5 91.3
2018 292 16.6 17.4 89.7
2019 281 17.8 15.7 93.2
2020 280 19.6 14.2 93.9
2021 240 18.9 12.6 99.2
2022 273 21.8 12.5 95.6
2023 272 18.7 14.5 92.6
2024 263 19.1 13.7 100

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 Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,808 (17.1%) $8,778 (82.9%) $10,586
2020 $2,012 (17.7%) $9,377 (82.3%) $11,389
2021 $2,807 (22.7%) $9,572 (77.3%) $12,379

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Cheatham Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 4153rd of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 4501st of 4647 Elementary schools
 4.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Cheatham Elementary)2024
 4%
   3rd Grade Reading (Clarksville Independent School District (Isd))2024
 4%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Cheatham Elementary)4726
 21%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Clarksville Independent School District (Isd))4726
 21%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Cheatham Elementary)1910
 9%
   4th Grade Reading (Clarksville Independent School District (Isd))1910
 9%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Cheatham Elementary)175
 12%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Clarksville Independent School District (Isd))175
 12%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Cheatham Elementary)3631
 5%
   5th Grade Reading (Clarksville Independent School District (Isd))3631
 5%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Cheatham Elementary)3314
 19%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Clarksville Independent School District (Isd))3314
 19%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Cheatham Elementary)2411
 13%
   5th Grade Science (Clarksville Independent School District (Isd))2411
 13%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students281272
 3.2%
African American138120
 13%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic7374
 1.4%
Pacific Islander00
White3851
 34.2%
Two or More Races3227
 15.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients93.2%92.6%
 0.6%

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Students who attend Cheatham Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Clarksville Middle And High School

Cheatham Elementary ranks in the bottom 3.7% of Texas elementary schools.

Students at Cheatham Elementary are 46% African American, 26% Hispanic, 18% White, 10% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 263 students attended Cheatham Elementary.


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