At a glance
Reported students
576
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
41.84
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Louisiana elementary enrollment
75th percentile
Compared with 682 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
411
Cherokee Elementary School: 576 reported students.
State peer staffing position
62nd percentile
13.8:1 reported; state peer median 13.3:1. 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
- 497
- Teachers (FTE)
- 46
- Student–teacher ratio
- 10.8:1
What the reported data says about Cherokee Elementary School
Cherokee Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Alexandria. It is one of 42 current school records connected to Rapides Parish. NCES reports 576 students for 2024–25.
Among 682 elementary schools in Louisiana with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 430.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 75th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.8:1, close to the Louisiana median of 13.3:1 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 Black (47.6%) and White (26.2%). English learners represent 8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13.3%. 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 13.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 41.84 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 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 8%
- Students with disabilities
- 13.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 84.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 23
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 5
- Social workers (FTE)
- 14
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White26.2%
- Hispanic14.9%
- Black47.6%
- Asian4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial6.8%
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 Rapides Parish
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
J.B. Nachman Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
546 reported students
Mabel Brasher Montessori
Elementary · Grades PK–05
508 reported students
Forest Hill Junior High School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
496 reported students
Tioga Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
482 reported students
Peabody Montessori Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
466 reported students
Buckeye Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–02
419 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horseshoe Drive Elementary School Elementary · Rapides Parish | PK–05 | 243 | 1 mi |
| J.B. Nachman Elementary School Elementary · Rapides Parish | PK–05 | 546 | 1.8 mi |
| Martin Park Elementary School Elementary · Rapides Parish | PK–05 | 281 | 1.9 mi |
| D.F. Huddle Elementary Elementary · Rapides Parish | PK–05 | 412 | 2.3 mi |
| L.S. Rugg Elementary School Elementary · Rapides Parish | PK–05 | 356 | 2.3 mi |
| Alma Redwine Elementary Elementary · Rapides Parish | PK–05 | 225 | 2.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Cherokee Elementary School
What grades does Cherokee Elementary School serve?
Cherokee Elementary School reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Rapides Parish.
How many students attend Cherokee Elementary School?
Cherokee Elementary School reported 576 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 75th percentile among 682 Louisiana elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 497 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Cherokee Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 13.8:1, based on 576 students and 41.84 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Louisiana median for the same school level is 13.3:1. 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 Rapides Parish attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Cherokee Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
84.5% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. 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 Rapides Parish, based in Alexandria, LA, which operates 42 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 Horseshoe Drive Elementary School (1 mi), J.B. Nachman Elementary School (1.8 mi), Martin Park Elementary School (1.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.