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 451 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 15:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).
Serving 594 students in grades Prekindergarten-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 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
K-6
PK-4
Total Students
451 students
594 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
42 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
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
Pre-K Students
-
45
Kindergarten Students
64
100
Grade 1 Students
65
127
Grade 2 Students
71
89
Grade 3 Students
70
121
Grade 4 Students
59
112
Grade 5 Students
55
-
Grade 6 Students
67
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
1%
1%
% Black
n/a
2%
% White
96%
96%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
n/a
n/a
Diversity Score
0.08
0.08
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
12%
