Serving 172 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Cherokee Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 172 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Cherokee Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire district of Cherokee, OK, encompassing approximately 179.7 square miles. Families typically drive 15-20 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 7.9 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, extending up to 11.8 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cherokee Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Cherokee Elementary School's student population of 172 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
172 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Cherokee Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,652 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cherokee Elementary School is 0.28, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#211 out of 1652 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
25%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
27%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
11%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
84%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.2%
24.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
49%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
7%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cherokee Elementary School's ranking?
Cherokee Elementary School is ranked #211 out of 1,652 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are Cherokee Elementary School often compared to?
Cherokee Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Timberlake Elementary School, Burlington Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend Cherokee Elementary School?
172 students attend Cherokee Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Cherokee Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cherokee Elementary School?
Cherokee Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
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 Cherokee School District.
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