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%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 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)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
540 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1386 out of 2925 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
5%
9%
Black
12%
18%
White
72%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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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