Serving 339 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Cherokee Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-4
Enrollment: 339 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 14%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10% in IL
Math Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 40-44% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Cherokee Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cherokee Elementary School is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Cherokee Elementary School is ranked #293 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Cherokee Elementary School often compared to?
Cherokee Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Everett Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Cherokee Elementary School?
339 students attend Cherokee Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Cherokee Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cherokee Elementary School?
Cherokee Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Illinois 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?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-4
Enrollment: 339 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 14%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 40-44% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
