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Cherokee Elementary School

Hwy 175 Spur
Hardy, AR 72542

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Cherokee Elementary School serves 582 students in grades Kindergarten-4.

Cherokee Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.

Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-4
Enrollment: 582 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 3%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in AR
Math Proficiency
: 58% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 40% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Cherokee Elementary School's student population of 582 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-4

Total Students

582 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

37 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 993 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Cherokee Elementary School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (AR)

Overall Testing Rank

#194 out of 993 schools
(Top 20%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Cherokee Elementary School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

58%

36%

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 Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

40%

37%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Cherokee Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

16:1

13:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Cherokee Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

n/a

Hispanic

14%

Black

20%

White

97%

60%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Cherokee Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

n/a

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.06

0.59

This chart display the diversity score of Cherokee Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

100%

58%

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 Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)

12%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Cherokee Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Highland School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR 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 Arkansas for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%) and Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%).

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

58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AR state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% AR state average).

How many students attend Cherokee Elementary School?

582 students attend Cherokee Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

97% of Cherokee Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Cherokee Elementary School?

Cherokee Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.

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 Highland School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-4
Enrollment: 582 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 3%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 58% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 40% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education