Serving 576 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Cherokee Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 576 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 27% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Cherokee Elementary School serves the northeast part of Alexandria, LA, covering an area of approximately 11.5 square miles. Most students live within a 1.9-mile average distance from the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 6.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cherokee Elementary School's student population of 576 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 27% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
576 students
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
School Rankings
Cherokee Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,244 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cherokee Elementary School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#515 out of 1244 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
2%
Hispanic
15%
11%
Black
48%
42%
White
26%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14.6%
21%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
61%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cherokee Elementary School's ranking?
Cherokee Elementary School is ranked #515 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Cherokee Elementary School often compared to?
Cherokee Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like J.b. Nachman Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Cherokee Elementary School?
576 students attend Cherokee Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Cherokee Elementary School students are Black, 26% of students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cherokee Elementary School?
Cherokee Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Cherokee Elementary School offer ?
Cherokee Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cherokee Elementary School part of?
Cherokee Elementary School is part of Rapides Parish School District.
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