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Cherokee Elementary School

475 Cherokee Rd
Lake Forest, IL 60045
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Tel: (847) 234-3805
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Cherokee Elementary School serves 308 students in grades Kindergarten-4.
Cherokee Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 308 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 20% in IL
  • Math Proficiency
    : 65-69% (Top 5%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 40-44% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Cherokee Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)

School Overview

Cherokee Elementary School's student population of 308 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
308 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Cherokee Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Cherokee Elementary School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (IL)
Overall Testing Rank
#440 out of 3663 schools
(Top 20%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
28%
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 Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
32%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
5%
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Hispanic
3%
27%
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Black
n/a
17%
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White
88%
47%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in IL.
Diversity Score
0.22
0.68
This chart display the diversity score of Cherokee Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
44%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Cherokee Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
2%
27%
School Statewide Testing
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School District Name
Lake Forest School District 67
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cherokee Elementary School's ranking?

Cherokee Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%) and Highest math proficiency (Top 5%).

What schools are Cherokee Elementary School often compared to?

Cherokee Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Everett Elementary School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).

How many students attend Cherokee Elementary School?

308 students attend Cherokee Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

88% of Cherokee Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Hispanic.

What grades does Cherokee Elementary School offer ?

Cherokee Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4

What school district is Cherokee Elementary School part of?

Cherokee Elementary School is part of Lake Forest School District 67.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 308 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 20%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 65-69% (Top 5%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 40-44% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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