Cherokee Elementary School

Hwy 175 Spur
Hardy, AR 72542
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%
Serving 547 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Cherokee Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 547 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 5%
  • : Top 20% in AR
  • : 60% (Top 20%)
  • : 47% (Top 30%)
  • : 43% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Cherokee Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:

School Overview

Cherokee Elementary School's student population of 547 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
547 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
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School Rankings

Cherokee Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 997 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cherokee Elementary School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (AR)
#148 out of 997 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Cherokee Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Cherokee Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
47%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Cherokee Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
43%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Cherokee Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
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Asian
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
1%
15%
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Black
3%
19%
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White
95%
58%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Arkansas.
0.10
This chart displays the diversity score of Cherokee Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
56%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Cherokee Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
12%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Cherokee Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cherokee Elementary School's ranking?
Cherokee Elementary School is ranked #148 out of 997 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Cherokee Elementary School often compared to?
Cherokee Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Salem Elementary School, Izard Co. Cons. Elem. School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AR state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Cherokee Elementary School?
547 students attend Cherokee Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Cherokee Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cherokee Elementary School?
Cherokee Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Cherokee Elementary School offer ?
Cherokee Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Cherokee Elementary School part of?
Cherokee Elementary School is part of Highland School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 547 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 5%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 60% (Top 20%)
  • : 47% (Top 30%)
  • : 43% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

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