Cherokee Central Elementary School (2025 Ranking)

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Cherokee Central Elementary School

130 Ravensford Drive
Cherokee, NC 28719

Cherokee Central Elementary School serves 621 students in grades Kindergarten-5.

The percentage of students achieving is 3% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving is 9% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).

The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.

Quick Stats (2025)

Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 621 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
: 3%
: 9%
: 10-14%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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Cherokee Central Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

Category

Attribute

Percent Eligible For Free Lunch

Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)

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Cherokee Central Elementary School's student population of 621 students has grown by 13% over five school years.

The teacher population of 69 teachers has declined by 53% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-5

Total Students

621 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

69 teachers

This chart displays the total teachers of Cherokee Central Elementary School by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

Students by Grade

This chart displays the students of Cherokee Central Elementary School by grade.

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The of Cherokee Central Elementary School is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

This School

State Level (NC)

51%

This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Cherokee Central Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

50%

This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Cherokee Central Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

10-14%

63%

Student : Teacher Ratio

9:1

15:1

This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Cherokee Central Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

American Indian

100%

Asian

n/a

Hispanic

n/a

21%

Black

n/a

25%

White

n/a

43%

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

n/a

All Ethnic Groups

0.00

0.71

Participates in the

Yes

Eligible for

100%

68%

This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Cherokee Central Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

School Statewide Testing

School District Name

Cherokee Central Elementary School District

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

3% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).

How many students attend Cherokee Central Elementary School?

621 students attend Cherokee Central Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

100% of Cherokee Central Elementary School students are American Indian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Cherokee Central Elementary School?

Cherokee Central Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.

What grades does Cherokee Central Elementary School offer ?

Cherokee Central Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5

What school district is Cherokee Central Elementary School part of?

Cherokee Central Elementary School is part of Cherokee Central Elementary School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 621 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
: 3%
: 9%
: 10-14%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education