Cherokee Elementary School ranked #654 statewide in 2023, improving from #915 in 2021 but remaining in the bottom 50% for overall testing performance in Alabama.
Math proficiency ranged from 25–29%, lower than the state average of 30%, while reading proficiency was 35–39%, also lower than the state average of 47%; science proficiency was 40–59%, higher than the state average of 38%.
Enrollment declined from 350 students in 2014 to 221 in 2023, with minority enrollment steady at approximately 15%, including 16 Hispanic and 7 Black students.
The school served grades pre–kindergarten through 6 with 221 students and maintained a student–teacher ratio of 14:1 in 2023, among the lowest in the state.
In 2023, 41% of students were eligible for free lunch, reflecting continuing socioeconomic challenges in this rural Alabama public school.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 226 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Cherokee area, with most students commuting within 15-20 minutes (average distance 10.1 mi, furthest at 16.4 mi).
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cherokee Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Cherokee Elementary School's student population of 226 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
226 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Rankings
Cherokee Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cherokee Elementary School is 0.31, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#654 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Hispanic
7%
12%
Black
4%
31%
White
83%
50%
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)34.5%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cherokee Elementary School's ranking?
Cherokee Elementary School is ranked #654 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Cherokee Elementary School often compared to?
Cherokee Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Colbert Heights Elementary School, New Bethel 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 30% AL state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Cherokee Elementary School?
226 students attend Cherokee Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Cherokee Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cherokee Elementary School?
Cherokee Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Cherokee Elementary School offer ?
Cherokee Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cherokee Elementary School part of?
Cherokee Elementary School is part of Colbert County School District.
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