Salem Elementary School vs. Cherokee Elementary School
Should you attend Salem Elementary School or Cherokee 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
Salem Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
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
Overview
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).
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).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
K-6
K-4
Total Students
435 students
547 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
40 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#119 out of 997 schools in AR
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#148 out of 997 schools in AR
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
60%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
43%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
57
121
Grade 1 Students
62
90
Grade 2 Students
62
126
Grade 3 Students
73
94
Grade 4 Students
67
116
Grade 5 Students
59
-
Grade 6 Students
55
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
n/a
1%
% Black
n/a
3%
% White
96%
95%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
n/a
n/a
Diversity Score
0.08
0.10
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
12%
