East Cheatham Elementary

3201 Bearwallow RD
Ashland City, TN 37015

393 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

East Cheatham Elementary School, located on Bearwallow Road in Ashland City, Tennessee, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Cheatham County School District. As a public elementary school, it focuses on providing a comprehensive educational experience for students in the surrounding rural and suburban community. The school is committed to fostering both the academic and social-emotional development of its students, typically emphasizing core curriculum standards while encouraging community involvement and school spirit.

The school is well-regarded for its collaborative environment, often highlighting the partnership between dedicated faculty, supportive parents, and the local Ashland City community. By maintaining a focus on creating a safe and engaging learning atmosphere, East Cheatham Elementary strives to prepare its students for the transition to middle school while building a strong sense of pride and belonging. Its location in Ashland City allows it to balance a small-town atmosphere with the resources of the broader Cheatham County educational system.

393

Total Students

23.7

Full-Time Teachers

16.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for East Cheatham Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	342
Hispanic	36
Black	3
Two or More	11
American Indian	1

White
342 (87.0 %)
Hispanic
36 (9.2 %)
Two or More
11 (2.8 %)
Black
3 (0.8 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)

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:	Cheatham County
Phone:	(615)746-5251
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	393
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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

Pre-Kindergarten 42

Kindergarten 70

Grade 1 64

Grade 2 79

Grade 3 77

Grade 4 61