Cherokee Elementary School

42900 Rivergate Dr
Clinton Township, MI 48038
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 540 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Cherokee Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 540 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • : Top 50% in MI
  • : 40% (Top 50%)
  • : 42% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

School Overview

Cherokee Elementary School's student population of 540 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
540 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
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School Rankings

Cherokee Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,925 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cherokee Elementary School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MI)
#1386 out of 2925 schools
(Top 50%)
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40%
36%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Cherokee Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
42%
48%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
3%
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Hispanic
5%
9%
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Black
12%
18%
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White
72%
64%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
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0.46
This chart display the diversity score of Cherokee Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
47%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cherokee Elementary School's ranking?
Cherokee Elementary School is ranked #1386 out of 2,925 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Cherokee Elementary School often compared to?
Cherokee Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Salk Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MI state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% MI state average).
How many students attend Cherokee Elementary School?
540 students attend Cherokee Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Cherokee Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cherokee Elementary School?
Cherokee Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Cherokee Elementary School offer ?
Cherokee Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Cherokee Elementary School part of?
Cherokee Elementary School is part of Chippewa Valley Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 540 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 40% (Top 50%)
  • : 42% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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