Serving 541 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Cherokee Lane Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 4% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 541 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 4% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cherokee Lane Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Cherokee Lane Elementary School's student population of 541 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
541 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Cherokee Lane Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cherokee Lane Elementary School is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1239 out of 1347 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
4%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
4%
7%
Hispanic
79%
21%
Black
12%
33%
White
3%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cherokee Lane Elementary School's ranking?
Cherokee Lane Elementary School is ranked #1239 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Cherokee Lane Elementary School often compared to?
Cherokee Lane Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cool Spring Elementary School, Adelphi Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
4% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Cherokee Lane Elementary School?
541 students attend Cherokee Lane Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Cherokee Lane Elementary School students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cherokee Lane Elementary School?
Cherokee Lane Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Cherokee Lane Elementary School offer ?
Cherokee Lane Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Cherokee Lane Elementary School part of?
Cherokee Lane Elementary School is part of Prince George''s County Public Schools School District.
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