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Cherokee Elementary School

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Cherokee Elementary School ranks 188 th of 614 Oklahoma elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

188^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 614 Oklahoma Elementary Schools

Better than 69% of Oklahoma elementary schools

Summary

Cherokee Elementary School is a public elementary school in Cherokee, Oklahoma, serving 189 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Cherokee School District, which is ranked 52 out of 452 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Cherokee Elementary School has consistently performed well on state assessments, with a high percentage of students proficient or better in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science compared to the state average. In the 2020-2021 school year, 57.15% of students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, and 52.75% were proficient or better in Mathematics, outpacing the state averages. The school's performance has been improving over the years, with its ranking among Oklahoma elementary schools rising from 636 out of 846 in 2010-2011 to 188 out of 614 in 2024-2025. Additionally, the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 11.5 to 15.2, and higher spending per student at $12,068, which may contribute to its academic success.

Compared to nearby schools, Cherokee Elementary School generally outperforms the Alva schools, particularly in English Language Arts and Mathematics. However, the Timberlake Elementary School, located about 11 miles away, has consistently higher academic performance and a higher district ranking than Cherokee Elementary School. The school has also experienced a concerning increase in chronic absenteeism, from 4.2% in 2020-2021 to 19.0% in 2024-2025, which is an area the school should address.

172

Students ?

10.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$12,108

Per pupil spending ?

53.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

700 S Nebraska
Cherokee, OK 73728-3728

(580) 596-3277

District: Cherokee

Students who attend Cherokee Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Cherokee Middle School
High:	Cherokee High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

84.3%

Hispanic:

10.5%

Two or more races:

5.2%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Recently slipping — 93rd percentile in 2021 → 69th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Oklahoma average (37% vs 27% meeting standards)

✓Above the Oklahoma median (69th percentile)

✓Small classes — about 11 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped from its 93rd-percentile peak (2021) to 69th (2025)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school37%

District avg38%

Oklahoma avg27%

188^th of 614

Oklahoma public elementary schools ?

Top 31%▲ up 9 pts since 2015

From top 40% (2015) to top 31% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

52^nd of 452Cherokee among Oklahoma districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oklahoma percentile	Rating
2025	64.7	188 of 614	69.4%	★★★☆☆
2022	75.7	54 of 323	83.3%	★★★★☆
2021	88.1	43 of 646	93.3%	★★★★★
2018	80.3	50 of 406	87.7%	★★★★☆
2015	61.4	382 of 957	60.1%	★★★☆☆
2011	36.3	636 of 846	24.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	47.7	501 of 845	40.7%	★★☆☆☆
2009	37.0	611 of 840	27.3%	★☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oklahoma percentile	Rating
2025	54.2	119 of 289	58.8%	★★★☆☆
2021	92.2	14 of 403	96.5%	★★★★★

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

White (2025)59th percentile-11 vs school

By subject vs Oklahoma (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts I47%+21 vs state

Mathematics39%+13 vs state

Science26%-4 vs state

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Schools Near Cherokee Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				OSTP English Language Arts I (2025)					OSTP Mathematics (2025)					OSTP Science (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	OSTP English Language Arts I 3rd Grade	OSTP English Language Arts I 4th Grade	OSTP English Language Arts I 5th Grade	OSTP English Language Arts I 7th Grade	OSTP English Language Arts I All Grades	OSTP Mathematics 3rd Grade	OSTP Mathematics 4th Grade	OSTP Mathematics 5th Grade	OSTP Mathematics 7th Grade	OSTP Mathematics All Grades	OSTP Science 5th Grade	OSTP Science All Grades	Total
Cherokee Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	700 S Nebraska	Cherokee	73728	Alfalfa County	Cherokee	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(580) 596-3277	172	16	10.7	53.5%	145 (84.3%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (10.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (5.2%)	64.7	188^th of 614 public elementary schools	69.4%					(n/a)	70.0		35.0		47.0	64.0		13.0		39.0	26.0	26.0	$12,108
Timberlake Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	211 E Magnolia	Jet	73749	Alfalfa County	Timberlake	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(580) 626-4411	212	18	11.6	52.8%	169 (79.7%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (7.5%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (9.0%)								(n/a)		42.0		35.0	36.0		58.0		46.0	47.0		44.0	$13,954
Burlington Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	401 Main Street	Burlington	73722	Alfalfa County	Burlington	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(580) 431-2222	94	13	7.0	42.6%	82 (87.2%)	1 (1.1%)	3 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (8.5%)								(n/a)					32.0					44.0			$31,976
Longfellow Elementary School	Public	2-3	19 Barnes Avenue	Alva	73717	Woods County	Alva	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(580) 327-3327	156	12	12.6	60.9%	113 (72.4%)	1 (0.6%)	19 (12.2%)	3 (1.9%)	3 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (10.9%)								(n/a)	31.0				31.0	49.0				49.0			$12,264
Lincoln Elementary School	Public	4-5	1540 Davis Street	Alva	73717	Woods County	Alva	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(580) 327-3008	151	11	13.4	46.4%	123 (81.5%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (8.6%)	1 (0.7%)	2 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (7.9%)	77.2	105^th of 614 public elementary schools	82.9%		74.3	77^th of 389 public elementary schools	80.2%	28		37.0	40.0		38.0		43.0	42.0		43.0	42.0	42.0	$12,354
Washington Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-1	701 Barnes Avenue	Alva	73717	Woods County	Alva	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(580) 327-3518	240	15	15.6	57.5%	178 (74.2%)	1 (0.4%)	31 (12.9%)	2 (0.8%)	5 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (9.6%)								(n/a)													$10,735

Frequently Asked Questions about Cherokee Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Cherokee Elementary School?

Students at Cherokee Elementary School are 84% White, 10% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Cherokee Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Cherokee Middle School
High : Cherokee High School

Is Cherokee Elementary School a good school?

Cherokee Elementary School ranks 188^th of 614 Oklahoma elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Cherokee Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 172 students attended Cherokee Elementary School.

What district is Cherokee Elementary School in?

Cherokee

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Oklahoma State Department of Education.

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