Serving 228 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Cherokee Heights Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota 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 Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 228 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Cherokee Heights Elementary School serves the southern part of Saint Paul, MN, covering an attendance zone of approximately 2.1 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 1.6 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cherokee Heights Elementary School's student population of 228 students has grown by 34% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
228 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Cherokee Heights Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cherokee Heights Elementary School is 0.78, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1676 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
46%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
2%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
6%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
27%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
28%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
24%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
14%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)50.4%
27.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Black and Gold
School Mascot
Tigers
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cherokee Heights Elementary School's ranking?
Cherokee Heights Elementary School is ranked #1676 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Cherokee Heights Elementary School often compared to?
Cherokee Heights Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Great River School, Garlough Environmental Magnet 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 46% MN state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Cherokee Heights Elementary School?
228 students attend Cherokee Heights Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
28% of Cherokee Heights Elementary School students are Black, 27% of students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 14% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cherokee Heights Elementary School?
Cherokee Heights Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Cherokee Heights Elementary School offer ?
Cherokee Heights Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cherokee Heights Elementary School part of?
Cherokee Heights Elementary School is part of Saint Paul School District.
In what neighborhood is Cherokee Heights Elementary School located?
Cherokee Heights Elementary School is located in the Baker Annapolis neighborhood of Saint Paul, MN. There are 3 other public schools located in Baker Annapolis.
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