- Enrollment
- 556
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Guntersville, AL
Cherokee Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Cherokee Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 010169000580
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cherokee Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Alabama schools.
- #1 of 6
- public schools in Guntersville · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.5:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 48.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Cherokee Elementary School has class sizes larger than 93% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cherokee Elementary School ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Guntersville, AL.
School address
District: Guntersville City · Alabama
NCES ID 010169000580 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Cherokee Elementary School held near 371 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 18.0 → 21.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 010169000580 · Guntersville, AL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
387 enr · 21.5:1 · 48.3% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Guntersville High School (556 students)
Cherokee Elementary School held near 371 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE added 18.0 → 21.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Cherokee Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Guntersville H
Guntersville High School
556 students
- Guntersville E
Guntersville Elementary School
486 students
- This school
Cherokee Elementary School
387 students
- Guntersville M
Guntersville Middle School
381 students
What this shows Cherokee Elementary School reports 387 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cherokee Elementary School compares
Cherokee Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.5:1 | ▲ 21% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.3% | ▼ 18% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 387 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.5:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
387
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% below the Alabama average of 58.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21.5:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 93% in Alabama - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
13.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,313
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $13,538
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 387 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 77.0%
African American 14.2%
Hispanic or Latino 4.4%
Two or More 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Asian 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 77.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.4, Cherokee Elementary School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Guntersville City reports $13,313 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cherokee Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guntersville High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Guntersville Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Guntersville Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cherokee Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 486
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 381
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~387 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cherokee Elementary School
How many students attend Cherokee Elementary School?
Cherokee Elementary School has 387 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Guntersville, AL. CCD year-over-year: 387 (2022-23) → 371 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cherokee Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cherokee Elementary School is 21.5:1, which is 21% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 37% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cherokee Elementary School?
48.3% of students at Cherokee Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cherokee Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Cherokee Elementary School is White at 77.0% of enrollment, in Guntersville, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cherokee Elementary School?
Cherokee Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Cherokee Elementary School rank among public schools in Guntersville?
By Resource Investment Index, Cherokee Elementary School ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Guntersville, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Guntersville on the city page.
What other schools are in Guntersville City?
Besides Cherokee Elementary School, Guntersville City also operates Guntersville High School (556 students), Guntersville Elementary School (486 students), and Guntersville Middle School (381 students). See the Guntersville City district page for the complete list.