Cherokee Elementary School vs. J.b. Nachman Elementary School
Should I attend Cherokee Elementary School or J.b. Nachman Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Cherokee Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
J.b. Nachman Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 545 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Cherokee Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).
Serving 542 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, J.b. Nachman Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
545 students
542 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
48% | 52%
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
31 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#328 out of 1237 schools in LA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#208 out of 1237 schools in LA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
57%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
48
37
Kindergarten Students
95
89
Grade 1 Students
84
79
Grade 2 Students
81
86
Grade 3 Students
78
84
Grade 4 Students
70
81
Grade 5 Students
89
86
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
6%
4%
% Hispanic
9%
5%
% Black
47%
38%
% White
34%
47%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
Diversity Score
0.66
0.63
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
