At a glance
Reported students
387
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
20
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
19.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
03–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Alabama elementary enrollment
33rd percentile
Compared with 696 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
436.5
Cherokee Elementary School: 387 reported students.
State peer staffing position
87th percentile
19.4:1 reported; state peer median 16.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 384
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Student–teacher ratio
- 16:1
What the reported data says about Cherokee Elementary School
Cherokee Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades 03–05 in Guntersville. It is one of 4 current school records connected to Guntersville City. NCES reports 387 students for 2024–25.
Among 696 elementary schools in Alabama with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 471 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 33rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 19.4:1, above the Alabama median of 16.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (77%) and Black (14.2%). English learners represent 3.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 8.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Cherokee Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 19.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 20 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 3.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 8.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 50.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White77%
- Hispanic4.4%
- Black14.2%
- Asian0.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.8%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.5%
- Multiracial2.6%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Guntersville City
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Guntersville Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–02
486 reported students
Guntersville Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
381 reported students
Guntersville High School
High · Grades 09–12
556 reported students
Public schools near Cherokee Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guntersville Elementary School Elementary · Guntersville City | PK–02 | 486 | 2.7 mi |
| Brindlee Mountain Primary School Elementary · Marshall County | KG–02 | 278 | 6.4 mi |
| Brindlee Mountain Elementary School Elementary · Marshall County | 03–05 | 286 | 6.5 mi |
| Albertville Primary School Elementary · Albertville City | 01–02 | 990 | 7.9 mi |
| Albertville Elementary School Elementary · Albertville City | 03–04 | 911 | 7.9 mi |
| Albertville Kindergarten and PreK Elementary · Albertville City | PK–KG | 566 | 8.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Cherokee Elementary School
What grades does Cherokee Elementary School serve?
Cherokee Elementary School reports grades 03–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Guntersville City.
How many students attend Cherokee Elementary School?
Cherokee Elementary School reported 387 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 33rd percentile among 696 Alabama elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 384 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Cherokee Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 19.4:1, based on 387 students and 20 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Alabama median for the same school level is 16.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Cherokee Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Cherokee Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Guntersville City attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Cherokee Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
50.1% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Cherokee Elementary School in?
Cherokee Elementary School is part of Guntersville City, based in Guntersville, AL, which operates 4 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Cherokee Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Guntersville Elementary School (2.7 mi), Brindlee Mountain Primary School (6.4 mi), Brindlee Mountain Elementary School (6.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.