Serving 206 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Cherokee Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Oklahoma state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 206 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cherokee Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Cherokee Elementary School's student population of 206 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 42% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
206 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Cherokee Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,680 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cherokee Elementary School is 0.32, 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
#189 out of 1680 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
11%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
8%
20%
Black
n/a
8%
White
82%
45%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
7%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cherokee Elementary School's ranking?
Cherokee Elementary School is ranked #189 out of 1,680 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are Cherokee Elementary School often compared to?
Cherokee Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Timberlake Elementary School, Burlington Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend Cherokee Elementary School?
206 students attend Cherokee Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Cherokee Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cherokee Elementary School?
Cherokee Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 16:1.
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 Cherokee School District.
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