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Enrollment
607
Elementary
STATE 467
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·CHEROKEE CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL·NCES 590006600044
Cherokee Central Elementary School
130 Ravensford Drive, Cherokee, NC 28719 · (828) 554-5020 · Swain County
GRADES KG–05ELEMENTARY42-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL607 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
6.5:1
94 FTE teachers
STATE 14.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
100%
604 students
STATE 82%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 80 | 13% |
| Grade 1 | 93 | 15% |
| Grade 2 | 99 | 16% |
| Grade 3 | 107 | 18% |
| Grade 4 | 116 | 19% |
| Grade 5 | 112 | 18% |
This year's kindergarten class (80) is 29% smaller than its 5th grade class (112).
Student demographics
0%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
STATE 71% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Schools most like Cherokee Central Elementary School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cherokee Central Elementary School this school | 607 | 99.5% | N/A |
| Pembroke Elementary Pembroke | 703 | 99.6% | 46.4% |
| Prospect Elementary Maxton | 775 | 99.6% | 54.8% |
| Old Main STREAM Academy Pembroke | 437 | 99.3% | N/A |
| Deep Branch Elementary Lumberton | 374 | 99.2% | 37.6% |
| Union Elementary Rowland | 351 | 99.1% | 59.4% |
Matched among North Carolina elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Cherokee Central Elementary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 607 | #340 of 1,485 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 6.5:1 | #1 of 1,377 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 0.0% | #1,379 of 1,379 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 99.5% | #140 of 1,414 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +6.7% | #229 of 369 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
7-year change
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
607
+38 (+7%) vs 2017
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 607 | 93.5 | 6.5:1 | 100% (604) |
| 2023-24 | 621 | 68.6 | 9.1:1 | 100% (618) |
| 2022-23 | 625 | 30.5 | 20.5:1 | 100% (622) |
| 2017-18 | 569 | N/A | N/A | 100% (569) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Cherokee Central Elementary School.
About Cherokee Central Elementary School
As a mid-sized elementary school, Cherokee Central Elementary School serves students in Cherokee, North Carolina. Enrollment totals 607 students across kindergarten through 5. That puts enrollment 30% larger than the 467-student average for elementary schools in North Carolina.
Cherokee Central Elementary School operates as its own local education agency.
Cherokee Central Elementary School is 100% Native American by enrollment. The diversity index for Cherokee Central Elementary School is 0%. For US public schools as a whole it is 70%.
The school lists 93.5 full-time-equivalent teachers and a student-to-teacher ratio of 6.5:1. Statewide, elementary schools in North Carolina average 14.9:1. Free or reduced-price lunch covers 100% of the student body.
The school is in Swain County, where median household income comes to about $52,349, roughly 21% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 14%. Swain County counts 9 public schools with about 3,393 students.
Cherokee Central Elementary School's nearest public school is Cherokee Central High School (less than a tenth of a mile). There are 4 more public schools inside ten miles.
NCES lists the school's locale as Rural: Distant. That means it sits in rural territory some distance from an urban area.
Enrollment increased by 7% across 7 years, from 569 in 2017-18 to 607 in 2024-25.
This community page is for conversations about open houses, carpools, and field trips. Teachers and staff are welcome to share updates too.
Swain County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
14,013
Census ACS
Median income
$52,349
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
21%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
14%
Below federal line
Schools in county
9
3,393 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Nearby schools
- Cherokee Central High School0.0 mi · 693
- Smokey Mountain Elementary6.0 mi · 340
- Swain County East Elementary6.6 mi · 338
- Scotts Creek School9.8 mi · 422
- Swain County High School10.1 mi · 536
- Swain Academy10.1 mi · 32
Frequently asked questions
About Cherokee Central Elementary SchoolHow many students attend Cherokee Central Elementary School?
Cherokee Central Elementary School enrolls approximately 607 students in grades KG-05.
Is Cherokee Central Elementary School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Cherokee Central Elementary School is an elementary school covering grades KG-05.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cherokee Central Elementary School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Cherokee Central Elementary School is approximately 6.5:1 (94 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Cherokee Central Elementary School?
At Cherokee Central Elementary School, the student body is approximately .
What district is Cherokee Central Elementary School in?
Cherokee Central Elementary School is part of Cherokee Central Elementary School.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.