Enrollment
340
Elementary
DISTRICT 368 · STATE 366
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·MUSKOGEE·NCES 402097001033
Cherokee Elementary School
2400 Estelle St, Muskogee, OK 74401 · (918) 684-3890 · Muskogee County
GRADES KG–05ELEMENTARY32-TOWNTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL340 STUDENTS
·
allk12 Grade
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
20.0:1
17 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 19.1:1 · STATE 15.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
96%
326 students
DISTRICT 80% · 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 60 | 18% |
| Grade 1 | 56 | 16% |
| Grade 2 | 54 | 16% |
| Grade 3 | 62 | 18% |
| Grade 4 | 57 | 17% |
| Grade 5 | 51 | 15% |
This year's kindergarten class (60) is 18% larger than its 5th grade class (51).
Student demographics
72%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 78% · 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 MUSKOGEE. 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 | 340 | 95.9% | N/A |
| Willow Brook Elementary School Oklahoma City | 384 | 94.8% | N/A |
| Eugene Field Elementary School Tulsa | 366 | 92.3% | N/A |
| Anderson Elementary School Tulsa | 346 | 97.1% | N/A |
| Spencer Elementary School Spencer | 383 | 96.9% | N/A |
| McClure Elementary School Tulsa | 383 | 93.5% | N/A |
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 Muskogee County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 340 | #459 of 941 | #11 of 19 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 20.0:1 | #677 of 708 | #13 of 14 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 72.4% | #128 of 708 | #8 of 14 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 95.9% | #49 of 876 | #1 of 16 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +32.3% | #23 of 164 | #2 of 6 |
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.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
340
+57 (+20%) vs 2020
-33% since 1990-91, when it was 509
Student : Teacher
20.0:1
was 16.6:1
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 | 340 | 17 | 20.0:1 | 96% (326) |
| 2023-24 | 360 | 15.5 | 23.3:1 | 95% (342) |
| 2022-23 | 330 | 18 | 18.3:1 | 91% (301) |
| 2020-21 | 283 | 17 | 16.6:1 | 93% (263) |
| 2017-18 | 257 | 16.8 | 15.3:1 | 100% (257) |
| 2015-16 | 265 | 14 | 18.9:1 | 100% (265) |
| 2010-11 | 310 | 19 | 16.3:1 | 97% (300) |
| 2000-01 | 394 | 24 | 16.4:1 | 97% (384) |
| 1990-91 | 509 | 29 | 17.6:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Cherokee Elementary School.
Since 2017-18: students up 32% (257 to 340); teachers up 1% (16.8 to 17).
About Cherokee Elementary School
Cherokee Elementary School serves students in Muskogee, Oklahoma, as a mid-sized elementary school. The school serves kindergarten through 5. Enrollment is 340 students.
Cherokee Elementary School reports to MUSKOGEE, which has 10 schools and 4,770 students.
The student body at Cherokee Elementary School has no majority group. Black students lead at 41%. The next largest groups are 25% multiracial, 18% White, 12% Hispanic, and 4% Native American. The school's Black share is 31 points above the 10% share among Muskogee County residents. A diversity index of 72% means there is a 72% chance two randomly chosen students at Cherokee Elementary School are from different groups.
Its staff includes 17 full-time-equivalent teachers, for about 20.0 students per teacher. The gap from the 15.6:1 average for elementary schools in Oklahoma is 4.4 students per teacher. Roughly 96% of students at Cherokee Elementary School can receive free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with the 73% average for public schools in Muskogee County, the school's rate is higher.
American Community Survey estimates for Muskogee County show that the median household earns about $53,619 a year, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 19%, and about 14% of people live in poverty. Muskogee County has 36 public schools with about 11,911 students, including Cherokee Elementary School.
Sadler Arts Academy is about 1.7 miles from Cherokee Elementary School, the shortest distance to any other public school. A five-mile radius around the school includes at least 8 other public schools.
Cherokee Elementary School is in a town some distance from an urbanized area, a location NCES labels Town: Distant.
From 2020-21 to 2024-25, enrollment rose from 283 to 340, a 20% rise. The student-to-teacher ratio increased from 16.6:1 in 2020-21 to 20.0:1 in 2024-25.
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Muskogee County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
66,444
Census ACS
Median income
$53,619
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
19%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
14%
Below federal line
Schools in county
36
11,911 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in MUSKOGEE
- Muskogee High SchoolHigh · 1,045 students
- 8th and 9th Grade AcademyHigh · 595 students
- 6th and 7th Grade AcademyMiddle · 551 students
- Irving Elementary SchoolElementary · 421 students
- Sadler Arts AcademyElementary · 415 students
- Tony Goetz Elementary SchoolElementary · 408 students
Other schools in Muskogee
- Muskogee High SchoolHigh · 1,045 students
- Hilldale Lower Elementary SchoolElementary · 952 students
- Hilldale High SchoolHigh · 626 students
- 8th and 9th Grade AcademyHigh · 595 students
- 6th and 7th Grade AcademyMiddle · 551 students
- Hilldale Middle SchoolMiddle · 430 students
Other Cherokee Elementary schools
16 other US public schools in 12 states are named Cherokee Elementary. Cherokee Elementary School is the 13th largest of the 17.
- Cherokee Elementary SchoolCatoosa, OK · 857 students
- Cherokee Elementary SchoolTAHLEQUAH, OK · 441 students
- Cherokee Elementary SchoolCherokee, OK · 172 students
- Cherokee Elementary SchoolLiberty Twp, OH · 791 students
- Cherokee Elementary SchoolParadise Valley, AZ · 690 students
Nearby schools
- Sadler Arts Academy1.7 mi · 415
- Pershing Elementary School2.2 mi · 324
- Irving Elementary School2.5 mi · 421
- 6th and 7th Grade Academy2.5 mi · 551
- 8th and 9th Grade Academy2.7 mi · 595
- Hilldale Lower Elementary School2.8 mi · 952
Frequently asked questions
About Cherokee Elementary SchoolHow large is Cherokee Elementary School?
Cherokee Elementary School enrolls approximately 340 students in grades KG-05.
Is Cherokee Elementary School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Cherokee Elementary School is an elementary school covering grades KG-05.
How many teachers does Cherokee Elementary School have?
Cherokee Elementary School employs 17 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 20.0:1.
What is the student diversity at Cherokee Elementary School?
Student demographics at Cherokee Elementary School are roughly 18% White, 12% Hispanic, 41% Black, 25% Two or more.
Is Cherokee Elementary School public or private?
Cherokee Elementary School is a public K-12 school, overseen by MUSKOGEE.
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