Serving 371 students in grades 3-5, Cherokee Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 3-5
Enrollment: 371 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 26%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in AL
Math Proficiency
: 53% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 66% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-44% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Cherokee Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cherokee Elementary School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Cherokee Elementary School?
371 students attend Cherokee Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Cherokee Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cherokee Elementary School?
Cherokee Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Cherokee Elementary School offer ?
Cherokee Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is Cherokee Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 3-5
Enrollment: 371 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 26%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 53% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 66% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-44% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
