Cherokee Elementary School vs. Salem Elementary School
Should I attend Cherokee Elementary School or Salem 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 Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Salem Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 586 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Cherokee Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black and American Indian), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).
Serving 435 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Salem Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
PK-4
K-6
Total Students
586 students
435 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
29 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#194 out of 993 schools in AR
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#74 out of 993 schools in AR
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
54%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
19
-
Kindergarten Students
121
63
Grade 1 Students
93
66
Grade 2 Students
120
62
Grade 3 Students
109
59
Grade 4 Students
124
54
Grade 5 Students
-
64
Grade 6 Students
-
67
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
n/a
1%
% Black
1%
n/a
% White
98%
96%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
3%
n/a
Diversity Score
0.04
0.08
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
13%