At a glance
Reported students
340
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
17
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
20:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Oklahoma elementary enrollment
51st percentile
Compared with 928 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
411.5
Cherokee ES: 340 reported students.
State peer staffing position
96th percentile
20:1 reported; state peer median 15.5:1. 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
- 336
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17.28
- Student–teacher ratio
- 19.4:1
What the reported data says about Cherokee ES
Cherokee ES is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Muskogee. It is one of 10 current school records connected to Muskogee. NCES reports 340 students for 2024–25.
Among 928 elementary schools in Oklahoma with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 336.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 51st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 20:1, above the Oklahoma median of 15.5:1 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 (40.6%) and multiracial (25%). English learners represent 8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 23.5%. 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 ES
- 1How do the reported 20:1 student–teacher ratio and 17 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.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 8%
- Students with disabilities
- 23.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 95.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- 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
- White17.6%
- Hispanic12.4%
- Black40.6%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native4.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial25%
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 Muskogee
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Pershing ES
Elementary · Grades PK–05
324 reported students
Creek ES
Elementary · Grades KG–05
381 reported students
Tony Goetz ES
Elementary · Grades KG–05
408 reported students
Sadler Arts Academy
Elementary · Grades KG–08
415 reported students
Irving ES
Elementary · Grades KG–05
421 reported students
Muskogee EC Ctr
Other · Grades PK–PK
290 reported students
Public schools near Cherokee ES
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sadler Arts Academy Elementary · Muskogee | KG–08 | 415 | 1.7 mi |
| Pershing ES Elementary · Muskogee | PK–05 | 324 | 2.2 mi |
| Irving ES Elementary · Muskogee | KG–05 | 421 | 2.5 mi |
| Hilldale Lower ES Elementary · Hilldale | PK–05 | 952 | 2.8 mi |
| Tony Goetz ES Elementary · Muskogee | KG–05 | 408 | 3.1 mi |
| Oklahoma Schl for the Blind ES Elementary · Oklahoma School for the Blind | PK–05 | 14 | 3.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Cherokee ES
What grades does Cherokee ES serve?
Cherokee ES reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Muskogee.
How many students attend Cherokee ES?
Cherokee ES reported 340 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 51st percentile among 928 Oklahoma elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 336 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Cherokee ES?
The calculated ratio is 20:1, based on 340 students and 17 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Oklahoma median for the same school level is 15.5:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Cherokee ES a public, charter, or magnet school?
Cherokee ES is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Muskogee attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Cherokee ES students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
95.9% 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 ES in?
Cherokee ES is part of Muskogee, based in Muskogee, OK, which operates 10 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Cherokee ES?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Sadler Arts Academy (1.7 mi), Pershing ES (2.2 mi), Irving ES (2.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.