The Cherokee Immersion School is a Cherokee language immersion school in Park Hill, Oklahoma, with a Tahlequah post office address. It is for children during pre-school to grade 8. It was founded by the Cherokee Nation in 2001 for the purpose of preserving the heavily endangered Cherokee language.
Serving 112 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Cherokee Immersion Es-tahlequah 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (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.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 112 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OK
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cherokee Immersion Es-tahlequah ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Cherokee Immersion Es-tahlequah's student population of 112 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
112 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Cherokee Nation is committed to protecting our inherent sovereignty, preserving and promoting Cherokee culture, language and values.
School Rankings
Cherokee Immersion Es-tahlequah ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,652 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cherokee Immersion Es-tahlequah is 0.20, 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
#1453 out of 1652 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
89%
11%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
7%
21%
Black
n/a
8%
White
n/a
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
4%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.5%
24.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cherokee Immersion Es-tahlequah's ranking?
Cherokee Immersion Es-tahlequah is ranked #1453 out of 1,652 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are Cherokee Immersion Es-tahlequah often compared to?
Cherokee Immersion Es-tahlequahis often viewed alongside schools like Lowrey Public School, Tahlequah Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend Cherokee Immersion Es-tahlequah?
112 students attend Cherokee Immersion Es-tahlequah.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Cherokee Immersion Es-tahlequah students are American Indian, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cherokee Immersion Es-tahlequah?
Cherokee Immersion Es-tahlequah has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Cherokee Immersion Es-tahlequah offer ?
Cherokee Immersion Es-tahlequah offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cherokee Immersion Es-tahlequah part of?
Cherokee Immersion Es-tahlequah is part of Cherokee Immersion Charter Es School District.
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