Cherokee Elementary School
Rank
: 5/
Bottom 50%10
Tel:
(770) 748-5614
Cherokee Elementary School serves 696 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Cherokee Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Georgia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 60% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
Cherokee Elementary School's student population of 696 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 696 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 46 teachers |
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School Comparison
Cherokee Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,188 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Cherokee Elementary School is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (GA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1205 out of 2188 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 37% | 42% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 34% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 39% | 15% |
| Black | 9% | 37% |
| White | 46% | 40% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.63 | 0.69 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 85% | 56% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13) | 5% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Polk County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, GA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Cherokee Elementary School is Harpst Academy (2.1 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Cedartown Middle School (2.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Northside Elementary School (1.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Cedartown Northside Elementary School Math: 33% | Reading: 29%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 497 students10
1.6 miles
100 N Philpot St
Cedartown, GA 30125
(770) 748-4932 1.6 PK-5 497 - Cedartown Cedartown Middle School Math: 35% | Reading: 25%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 1,022 student10
2.1 miles
1664 Syble W Brannon Pkwy
Cedartown, GA 30125
(770) 749-8850 2.1 6-8 1,022 - Cedartown Harpst Academy Special Education School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-11 | 57 students10
2.1 miles
740 Fletcher St
Cedartown, GA 30125
(770) 748-1500 2.1 6-11 57 - Cedartown Cedartown High School Math: 31% | Reading: 41%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 1,221 student10
2.5 miles
167 Frank Lott Dr
Cedartown, GA 30125
(770) 748-0490 2.5 9-12 1,221 - Cedartown Westside Elementary School Math: 41% | Reading: 29%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 552 students10
2.5 miles
51 Frank Lott Dr
Cedartown, GA 30125
(770) 748-0831 2.5 PK-5 552
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