Serving 425 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Cherokee Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than 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 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 425 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 5%)
- 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
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Cherokee Elementary School's student population of 425 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
425 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
School Rankings
Cherokee Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,680 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cherokee Elementary School is 0.73, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#742 out of 1680 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
37%
11%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
17%
20%
Black
1%
8%
White
17%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
28%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cherokee Elementary School's ranking?
Cherokee Elementary School is ranked #742 out of 1,680 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are Cherokee Elementary School often compared to?
Cherokee Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Woodall Public School, Fort Gibson Intermediate Elementary School, Heritage Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend Cherokee Elementary School?
425 students attend Cherokee Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Cherokee Elementary School students are American Indian, 28% of students are Two or more races, 17% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cherokee Elementary School?
Cherokee Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, 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 Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cherokee Elementary School part of?
Cherokee Elementary School is part of Tahlequah School District.
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