Cherokee Elementary School

800 E Goingsnake
Tahlequah, OK 74464
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 425 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Cherokee Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 425 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 83%
  • : Top 50% in OK
  • : 30-34% (Top 30%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 60-69% (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:

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Attribute

School Overview

Cherokee Elementary School's student population of 425 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
425 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Cherokee Elementary School ranks within the top 50% 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 0.73, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (OK)
#742 out of 1680 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Cherokee Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
25%
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 Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-24%
27%
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 Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-69%
31%
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 Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
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American Indian
37%
11%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Cherokee Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
17%
20%
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Black
1%
8%
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White
17%
44%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
28%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Cherokee Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Cherokee Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Oklahoma.
0.73
This chart displays the diversity score of Cherokee Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
48%
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 Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
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 Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cherokee Elementary School's ranking?
Cherokee Elementary School is ranked #742 out of 1,680 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are Cherokee Elementary School often compared to?
Cherokee Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Woodall Public School, Fort Gibson Intermediate Elementary School, Heritage Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend Cherokee Elementary School?
425 students attend Cherokee Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Cherokee Elementary School students are American Indian, 28% of students are Two or more races, 17% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cherokee Elementary School?
Cherokee Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Cherokee Elementary School offer ?
Cherokee Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Cherokee Elementary School part of?
Cherokee Elementary School is part of Tahlequah School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 425 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 83%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 30-34% (Top 30%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education

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