Cherokee Charter School serves 507 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the South Carolina state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 507 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50% in SC)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cherokee Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Cherokee Charter School's student population of 507 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 41% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
507 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Cherokee Charter School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
3%
12%
Black
20%
32%
White
75%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Cherokee Charter School?
507 students attend Cherokee Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Cherokee Charter School students are White, 20% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cherokee Charter School?
Cherokee Charter School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Cherokee Charter School offer ?
Cherokee Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Cherokee Charter School part of?
Cherokee Charter School is part of Charter Institute At Erskine School District.
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