Enrollment
857
Elementary
DISTRICT 865 · STATE 366
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·CATOOSA·NCES 400687029891
Cherokee Elementary School
429 South Cherokee Street, Catoosa, OK 74015 · (918) 266-8643 · Rogers County
GRADES PK–05ELEMENTARY21-SUBURBTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL857 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
17.1:1
50 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 17.3:1 · STATE 15.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
81%
695 students
DISTRICT 81% · STATE 68%
Community
0
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 73 | 9% |
| Kindergarten | 132 | 15% |
| Grade 1 | 138 | 16% |
| Grade 2 | 136 | 16% |
| Grade 3 | 129 | 15% |
| Grade 4 | 126 | 15% |
| Grade 5 | 123 | 14% |
This year's kindergarten class (132) is 7% larger than its 5th grade class (123).
Student demographics
72%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 74% · STATE 73% · 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
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Based on grade levels within CATOOSA. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Cherokee Elementary School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cherokee Elementary School this school | 857 | 81.1% | N/A |
| Will Rogers Elementary School Stillwater | 511 | 78.9% | 35.8% |
| Fairview Elementary School Oklahoma City | 677 | 78.0% | 16.1% |
| Colcord Elementary School Colcord | 510 | 77.5% | 35.7% |
| Vinita Elementary School Vinita | 594 | 76.9% | N/A |
| Jay Elementary School Jay | 538 | 80.9% | 45.5% |
Matched among Oklahoma 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 Elementary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Oklahoma | In Rogers County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 857 | #12 of 941 | #2 of 16 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 17.1:1 | #522 of 708 | #13 of 16 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 71.7% | #151 of 708 | #3 of 16 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 81.1% | #248 of 876 | #4 of 16 |
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.
About Cherokee Elementary School
Cherokee Elementary School is one of the public schools in Catoosa, Oklahoma. It is a large elementary school. It reports enrollment of 857 students in pre-K through 5. That compares with an average of about 366 students for elementary schools in Oklahoma.
Within CATOOSA, Cherokee Elementary School is one of 4 schools. The district enrolls 2,665 students.
The largest group at Cherokee Elementary School is White students, at 39%. Smaller groups are 27% Native American, 23% Hispanic, 5% Black, and 5% Asian. For comparison, the population of Rogers County is roughly 71% White. The diversity index for Cherokee Elementary School is 72%. For US public schools as a whole it is 70%.
Its staff includes 50.2 full-time-equivalent teachers, for about 17.1 students per teacher. Compared with the 15.6:1 average for elementary schools in Oklahoma, this school's ratio is higher. Roughly 81% of students at Cherokee Elementary School can receive free or reduced-price lunch. The average for public schools in Rogers County is 56%.
Rogers County is the school's county. There, median household income comes to about $80,067, 27% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 7% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Rogers County's 33 public schools enroll about 15,144 students and include Cherokee Elementary School.
Helen Paul Learning Center, about 0.2 miles away, is the closest public school. Other public schools within five miles number 5.
Its NCES locale code is Suburb: Large: the school is in a suburban area outside a principal city, within an urbanized area with a population of 250,000 or more.
This page is set up for the Cherokee Elementary School community to discuss open houses, carpools, and field trips. Members of the school community can share what they know.
Rogers County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
98,610
Census ACS
Median income
$80,067
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
27%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
7%
Below federal line
Schools in county
33
15,144 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in CATOOSA
- Helen Paul Learning CenterElementary · 873 students
- Catoosa High SchoolHigh · 542 students
- Wells Middle SchoolMiddle · 393 students
Other schools in Catoosa
- Helen Paul Learning CenterElementary · 873 students
- Catoosa High SchoolHigh · 542 students
- Wells Middle SchoolMiddle · 393 students
Other Cherokee Elementary schools
16 other US public schools in 12 states are named Cherokee Elementary. Cherokee Elementary School is the largest of the 17.
- Cherokee Elementary SchoolTAHLEQUAH, OK · 441 students
- Cherokee Elementary SchoolMuskogee, OK · 340 students
- Cherokee Elementary SchoolCherokee, OK · 172 students
- Cherokee Elementary SchoolLiberty Twp, OH · 791 students
- Cherokee Elementary SchoolParadise Valley, AZ · 690 students
Nearby schools
- Helen Paul Learning Center0.2 mi · 873
- Catoosa High School1.0 mi · 542
- Wells Middle School1.1 mi · 393
- Verdigris Junior High School4.5 mi · 215
- Verdigris High School4.5 mi · 399
- Verdigris Upper Elementary School5.1 mi · 314
Frequently asked questions
About Cherokee Elementary SchoolWhat is the total enrollment at Cherokee Elementary School?
Cherokee Elementary School enrolls approximately 857 students in grades PK-05.
What grades does Cherokee Elementary School serve?
Cherokee Elementary School serves grades PK-05.
How many teachers does Cherokee Elementary School have?
Cherokee Elementary School employs 50 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 17.1:1.
What is the racial breakdown of students at Cherokee Elementary School?
At Cherokee Elementary School, the student body is approximately 39% White, 23% Hispanic, 5% Black, 5% Asian, 0% Two or more.
Who oversees Cherokee Elementary School?
Cherokee Elementary School is overseen by CATOOSA in Rogers County.
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