Cherokee Elementary School vs. Salem Elementary School
Should you attend Cherokee Elementary School or Salem Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their 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 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).
Serving 435 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Salem 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 56% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
K-4
K-6
Total Students
547 students
435 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
28 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#148 out of 997 schools in AR
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#119 out of 997 schools in AR
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
56%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
48%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
121
57
Grade 1 Students
90
62
Grade 2 Students
126
62
Grade 3 Students
94
73
Grade 4 Students
116
67
Grade 5 Students
-
59
Grade 6 Students
-
55
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
1%
n/a
% Black
3%
n/a
% White
95%
96%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
3%
n/a
Diversity Score
0.10
0.08
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
16%
