Serving 526 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 44% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 526 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Cherokee Elementary School serves the eastern part of Clinton Township, MI, covering an area of approximately 2.7 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest distance from the school to the edge of the attendance zone being about 2.4 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cherokee Elementary School's student population of 526 students has declined by 6% 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
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
526 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1995
School Calendar
School Motto
Inspire, Believe, Achieve, Lead
School Rankings
Cherokee Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cherokee Elementary School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1278 out of 3025 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
16:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
5%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Black
13%
18%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
White
70%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.9%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue and White
School Mascot
Eagles
Source: 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 #1278 out of 3,025 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?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Cherokee Elementary School?
526 students attend Cherokee Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Cherokee Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cherokee Elementary School?
Cherokee Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Cherokee Elementary School offer ?
Cherokee Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Cherokee Elementary School part of?
Cherokee Elementary School is part of Chippewa Valley Schools.
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