- Enrollment
- 375
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lake Forest, IL
Cherokee Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Cherokee Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 172175002447
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 86
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cherokee Elem School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of Illinois schools.
- #1 of 4
- elementary schools in Lake Forest · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.1:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 343
- students enrolled
Cherokee Elem School has class sizes smaller than 90% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cherokee Elem School ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Lake Forest, IL.
School address
District: Lake Forest Sd 67 · Illinois
NCES ID 172175002447 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Cherokee Elem School held near 339 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 34.0 → 33.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 172175002447 · Lake Forest, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
343 enr · 10.1:1 · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Deer Path Middle Sch East (375 students)
Cherokee Elem School held near 339 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 34.0 → 33.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Cherokee Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Deer Path Midd
Deer Path Middle Sch East
375 students
- Deer Path Midd
Deer Path Middle Sch West
361 students
- This school
Cherokee Elem School
343 students
- Everett Elem S
Everett Elem School
308 students
- Sheridan Elem
Sheridan Elem School
265 students
What this shows Cherokee Elem School reports 343 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cherokee Elem School compares
Cherokee Elem School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.1:1 | ▼ 28% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 343 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.1:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
343
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
10.1:1
students per teacher
- 28% below state mean
Top 10% in Illinois - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
5.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$30,131
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.0%
Hispanic or Latino 5.2%
Two or More 5.2%
Asian 2.3%
African American 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 86.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.4, Cherokee Elem School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Lake Forest Sd 67 reports $30,131 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cherokee Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deer Path Middle Sch East | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Deer Path Middle Sch West | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Everett Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sheridan Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cherokee Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 361
- Students per teacher
- 9:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 308
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 265
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Similar elementary schools in Lake Forest
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~343 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cherokee Elem School
How many students attend Cherokee Elem School?
Cherokee Elem School has 343 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lake Forest, IL. CCD year-over-year: 336 (2022-23) → 339 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cherokee Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cherokee Elem School is 10.1:1, which is 28% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 36% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cherokee Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Cherokee Elem School is White at 86.0% of enrollment, in Lake Forest, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cherokee Elem School?
Cherokee Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Cherokee Elem School rank among elementary schools in Lake Forest?
By Resource Investment Index, Cherokee Elem School ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Lake Forest, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Lake Forest on the city page.
What other schools are in Lake Forest Sd 67?
Besides Cherokee Elem School, Lake Forest Sd 67 also operates Deer Path Middle Sch East (375 students), Deer Path Middle Sch West (361 students), and Everett Elem School (308 students). See the Lake Forest Sd 67 district page for the complete list.