Serving 631 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Cherokee Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 86% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 87% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 631 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 86% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 87% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cherokee Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Cherokee Elementary School's student population of 631 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
631 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Cherokee Elementary School ranks within the top 1% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cherokee Elementary School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#8 out of 1854 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
86%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
87%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
6%
3%
Hispanic
12%
47%
Black
3%
6%
White
76%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
2%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cherokee Elementary School's ranking?
Cherokee Elementary School is ranked #8 out of 1,854 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
86% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 87% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
How many students attend Cherokee Elementary School?
631 students attend Cherokee Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Cherokee Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cherokee Elementary School?
Cherokee Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Cherokee Elementary School offer ?
Cherokee Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Cherokee Elementary School part of?
Cherokee Elementary School is part of Scottsdale Unified District (4240) School District.
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