Hwy 175 Spur
Hardy, AR 72542
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
9/
10
Top 20%
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
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Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
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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%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
36%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
37%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
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Asian
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
1%
14%
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Black
2%
20%
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White
97%
60%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
3%
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Diversity Score
0.06
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
58%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
12%
8%
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School District Name
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

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