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Cherokee Elementary School

4102 Scovel Rd
Pascagoula, MS 39581
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 50%
Serving 186 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Cherokee Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 186 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 71%
  • : Top 50% in MS
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Cherokee Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Cherokee Elementary School's student population of 186 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
186 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Cherokee Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cherokee Elementary School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MS)
#315 out of 805 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Cherokee Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45-49%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Cherokee Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45-49%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Cherokee Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Mississippi by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Cherokee Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Cherokee Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
25%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Cherokee Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
35%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Cherokee Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
29%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Cherokee Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Cherokee Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Cherokee Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Mississippi.
0.73
This chart displays the diversity score of Cherokee Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
74%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Cherokee Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
8%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Cherokee Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cherokee Elementary School's ranking?
Cherokee Elementary School is ranked #315 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Cherokee Elementary School often compared to?
Cherokee Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Eastlawn Elementary School, College Park Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend Cherokee Elementary School?
186 students attend Cherokee Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Cherokee Elementary School students are Black, 29% of students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cherokee Elementary School?
Cherokee Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Cherokee Elementary School offer ?
Cherokee Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Cherokee Elementary School part of?
Cherokee Elementary School is part of Pascagoula-Gautier School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 186 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 71%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

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