Serving 441 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Cherokee Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is approximately equal to the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 57% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 441 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cherokee Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Cherokee Elementary School's student population of 441 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
441 students
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Rankings
Cherokee Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,652 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cherokee Elementary School is 0.73, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#844 out of 1652 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
39%
11%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
16%
21%
Black
1%
8%
White
18%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
26%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Tahlequah School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Eagle
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cherokee Elementary School's ranking?
Cherokee Elementary School is ranked #844 out of 1,652 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are Cherokee Elementary School often compared to?
Cherokee Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Heritage Elementary School, Woodall Public School, Greenwood Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend Cherokee Elementary School?
441 students attend Cherokee Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Cherokee Elementary School students are American Indian, 26% of students are Two or more races, 18% of students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cherokee Elementary School?
Cherokee Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Cherokee Elementary School offer ?
Cherokee Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cherokee Elementary School part of?
Cherokee Elementary School is part of Tahlequah School District.
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