Serving 550 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Cherokee Ridge Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 550 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 17%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in GA
Math Proficiency
: 35% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 29% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-44% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Cherokee Ridge Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cherokee Ridge Elementary School is 0.31, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Cherokee Ridge Elementary School?
550 students attend Cherokee Ridge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Cherokee Ridge Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cherokee Ridge Elementary School?
Cherokee Ridge Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Cherokee Ridge Elementary School offer ?
Cherokee Ridge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Cherokee Ridge Elementary School part of?
I absolutely love cherokee ridge. Mrs. Vann is the best!! Every teacher and office staff knows my children by name. I would highly recommend this school!! I am so upset my son is going to middle school next year. Thanks cherokee ridge staff for everything yall have done!!
- Posted by Parent - Amanda burns
510/22/2010
This school is a perfect place for many children any age,color,size,etc. I believe children that are brought up in this school have experience of both education and fun. Any student such as I will get experiences of a life time! So this school is perfect if you want your child to go there
- Posted by Student/Alumni - graci
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 550 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 17%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 35% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 29% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-44% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
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