Cheatham Elementary School

4725 W SOUTH MOUNTAIN RD
LAVEEN, AZ 85339

cheatham.laveenschools.org/

758 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Cheatham Elementary School is a public school located in Laveen, Arizona, and is part of the Laveen Elementary School District. Serving students in the local community, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive foundational education that emphasizes both academic growth and character development. The school’s environment is designed to be supportive and inclusive, aiming to prepare students for success as they transition to middle school and beyond.

As a member of the Laveen Elementary School District, Cheatham Elementary benefits from the district's commitment to modern instructional practices and community engagement. The school offers a variety of educational programs and extracurricular activities intended to keep students active and involved. For families seeking more specific information regarding school calendars, registration processes, staff directories, or curriculum details, the district maintains a centralized website at http://laveeneld.org, which serves as a hub for communication between the school and the community.

758

Total Students

45.3

Full-Time Teachers

16.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cheatham Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	52
Hispanic	409
Black	221
Asian	16
Two or More	35
American Indian	22
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
409 (54.0%)
Black
221 (29.2%)
White
52 (6.9%)
Two or More
35 (4.6%)
American Indian
22 (2.9%)
Asian
16 (2.1%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Laveen Elementary District (4276)
Phone:	(602)237-7040
Website:	http://cheatham.laveenschools.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	758
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	45.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 66

Grade 1 79

Grade 2 84

Grade 3 80

Grade 4 93

Grade 5 105

Grade 6 93

Grade 7 84

Grade 8 74