Cherokee Es

800 E Goingsnake
Tahlequah, OK 74464
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 421 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Cherokee Es ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 26%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 54% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 421 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 83%
  • : Bottom 50% in OK
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Cherokee Es ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Cherokee Es's student population of 421 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
421 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
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School Rankings

Cherokee Es ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,674 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cherokee Es is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (OK)
#957 out of 1674 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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15-19%
24%
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20-24%
26%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
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American Indian
34%
12%
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Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
20%
19%
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Black
1%
8%
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White
17%
46%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
27%
12%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.75
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cherokee Es's ranking?
Cherokee Es is ranked #957 out of 1,674 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are Cherokee Es often compared to?
Cherokee Esis often viewed alongside schools like Heritage Es, Woodall Public School, Greenwood Es by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% OK state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 26% OK state average).
How many students attend Cherokee Es?
421 students attend Cherokee Es.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of Cherokee Es students are American Indian, 27% of students are Two or more races, 20% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cherokee Es?
Cherokee Es has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Cherokee Es offer ?
Cherokee Es offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Cherokee Es part of?
Cherokee Es is part of Tahlequah School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 421 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 83%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education

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