Cherokee Elementary School

Public PK, KG-5

 191 Evergreen Ln
       Cedartown, GA  30125


(770) 748-5614

District: Polk County

SchoolDigger Rank:
739th of 1,243 Georgia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,393 Help


Students who attend Cherokee Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Cedartown Middle School
High:    Cedartown High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.0 Help
Number of students:  625

Racial breakdown:

White:
47.0%
Hispanic:
39.0%
Two or more races:
6.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  77.9% Help


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Compare Details Cherokee Elementary School ranks worse than 59.5% of elementary schools in Georgia. It also ranks 2nd among 6 ranked elementary schools in the Polk County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 37.15. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (47%), Hispanic (39%), two or more races (6.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 77.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Polk County School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Cherokee Elementary School is 13. 3 elementary schools in the Polk County School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Cherokee Elementary School is $9,393. 3 elementary schools in the Polk County School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Cherokee Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Polk County:

SchoolDigger ranks Polk County 147th of 201 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Cherokee Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 58.07 534th 1101 51.5%
2007 57.54 539th 1125 52.1%
2008 59.93 504th 1134 55.6%
2009 55.91 552nd 1133 51.3%
2010 58.05 565th 1183 52.2%
2011 73.20 346th 1212 71.5%
2012 68.55 411th 1201 65.8%
2013 63.74 507th 1225 58.6%
2014 50.95 731st 1231 40.6%
2015 37.65 767th 1240 38.1%
2016 37.29 775th 1233 37.1%
2017 37.10 747th 1205 38.0%
2018 35.51 777th 1209 35.7%
2019 36.25 775th 1234 37.2%
2021 41.31 658th 1214 45.8%
2022 40.75 693rd 1244 44.3%
2023 37.15 739th 1242 40.5%
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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Cherokee Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 774 774
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 766 766
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 747 747
1993 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 740 740
1994 574 117 2 54 0 n/a n/a 0 747
1995 547 125 1 97 1 n/a n/a 0 771
1996 547 125 1 97 1 n/a n/a 0 771
1997 567 122 1 94 0 n/a n/a 0 784
1998 573 132 1 119 0 n/a n/a 0 825
1999 534 173 0 65 0 n/a n/a 0 772
2000 517 183 0 68 0 n/a n/a 0 768
2001 517 167 0 81 1 n/a n/a 0 766
2002 532 126 3 103 0 n/a n/a 0 764
2003 532 126 3 103 0 n/a n/a 0 764
2004 529 133 1 105 1 n/a n/a 0 769
2005 465 124 3 113 0 n/a n/a 20 725
2006 472 119 2 121 0 n/a n/a 27 741
2007 484 122 5 136 0 n/a n/a 22 769
2008 530 130 7 176 0 n/a n/a 22 865
2009 468 140 11 182 0 n/a n/a 21 822
2010 492 143 10 191 0 0 10 0 846
2011 257 35 5 230 0 0 9 0 536
2012 267 43 5 238 0 0 12 0 565
2013 261 48 6 235 0 0 13 0 563
2014 259 50 8 229 0 0 12 0 558
2015 252 57 8 249 0 0 25 0 591
2016 298 53 7 262 1 0 43 0 664
2017 321 52 6 277 0 0 40 0 696
2018 324 60 10 270 0 0 32 0 696
2019 304 45 11 248 0 0 37 0 645
2020 292 44 9 259 1 0 34 0 639
2021 248 36 10 250 1 0 31 0 576
2022 274 30 13 242 2 0 40 0 601
2023 294 32 15 244 0 0 40 0 625

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Cherokee Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 774 43.0 18.0 32.9
1991 766 43.0 17.8 36.2
1992 747 42.5 17.5 40
1993 740 38.0 19.5 46.4
1994 747 43.5 17.2 48.9
1995 771 46.5 16.6 49.5
1996 771 46.5 16.6 49.5
1997 784 46.3 16.9 59.1
1998 825 49.6 16.6 60.1
1999 772 50.0 15.4 52.6
2000 768 48.3 15.9 52.9
2001 766 47.2 16.2 59.4
2002 764 45.9 16.6 52.7
2003 764 45.9 16.6 52.7
2004 769 45.9 16.8 59.2
2005 725 52.0 13.9 61.8
2006 741 54.5 13.6 68.2
2007 769 57.4 13.4 62.9
2008 865 61.2 14.1 66.5
2009 822 59.8 13.7 71.3
2010 846 59.8 14.1 73.3
2011 536 40.5 13.2 74.8
2012 565 39.5 14.3 77.7
2013 563 41.0 13.7 76
2014 558 37.1 15.0 83
2015 591 40.0 14.7 83.1
2016 664 42.0 15.8 83.1
2017 696 45.5 15.2 83.2
2018 696 45.5 15.2 85.5
2019 645 45.0 14.3 85.6
2020 639 46.0 13.8 85.4
2021 576 46.5 12.3 85.6
2022 601 46.3 12.9 n/a
2023 625 48.0 13.0 77.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Cherokee Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 774 43.0 18.0 32.9
1991 766 43.0 17.8 36.2
1992 747 42.5 17.5 40
1993 740 38.0 19.5 46.4
1994 747 43.5 17.2 48.9
1995 771 46.5 16.6 49.5
1996 771 46.5 16.6 49.5
1997 784 46.3 16.9 59.1
1998 825 49.6 16.6 60.1
1999 772 50.0 15.4 52.6
2000 768 48.3 15.9 52.9
2001 766 47.2 16.2 59.4
2002 764 45.9 16.6 52.7
2003 764 45.9 16.6 52.7
2004 769 45.9 16.8 59.2
2005 725 52.0 13.9 61.8
2006 741 54.5 13.6 68.2
2007 769 57.4 13.4 62.9
2008 865 61.2 14.1 66.5
2009 822 59.8 13.7 71.3
2010 846 59.8 14.1 73.3
2011 536 40.5 13.2 74.8
2012 565 39.5 14.3 77.7
2013 563 41.0 13.7 76
2014 558 37.1 15.0 83
2015 591 40.0 14.7 83.1
2016 664 42.0 15.8 83.1
2017 696 45.5 15.2 83.2
2018 696 45.5 15.2 85.5
2019 645 45.0 14.3 85.6
2020 639 46.0 13.8 85.4
2021 576 46.5 12.3 85.6
2022 601 46.3 12.9 n/a
2023 625 48.0 13.0 77.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Cherokee Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017 $580 (7.1%) $7,629 (92.9%) $8,209
2018 $700 (7.9%) $8,174 (92.1%) $8,874
2019 $715 (7.6%) $8,678 (92.4%) $9,393

Data source: Georgia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Cherokee Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 775th of 1234 Elementary schoolsRanks 739th of 1242 Elementary schools
 3.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Cherokee Elementary School)3231.8
 0.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Polk County)31.823.4
 8.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4238.6
 3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Cherokee Elementary School)34.740
 5.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Polk County)46.628.5
 18.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)5245.6
 6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Cherokee Elementary School)35.726.8
 8.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Polk County)3424.8
 9.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4236.1
 5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Cherokee Elementary School)38.332
 6.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Polk County)39.231.7
 7.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4945.7
 3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Cherokee Elementary School)32.431.3
 1.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Polk County)3031.3
 1.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4541.6
 3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Cherokee Elementary School)41.925.3
 16.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Polk County)23.623.7
 0.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4137.4
 3.6%
5th Grade Science (Cherokee Elementary School)27.633.3
 5.7%
   5th Grade Science (Polk County)3029.4
 0.6%
   5th Grade Science (Georgia)4340
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students645625
 3.1%
African American4532
 28.9%
American Indian00
Asian1115
 36.4%
Hispanic248244
 1.6%
Pacific Islander00
White304294
 3.3%
Two or More Races3740
 8.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients85.6%77.9%
 7.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Cherokee Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 625 students attended Cherokee Elementary School.

Cherokee Elementary School ranks 739th of 1243 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Cherokee Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Cedartown Middle School
High : Cedartown High School

Students at Cherokee Elementary School are 47% White, 39% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 5% African American, 2% Asian.


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