- Enrollment
- 1,448
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cedartown, GA
Cherokee Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Cherokee Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130420001916
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cherokee Elementary School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of Georgia schools.
- #2 of 5
- schools in Cedartown · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 77.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Cherokee Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 81% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cherokee Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 schools in Cedartown, GA.
School address
District: Polk County · Georgia
NCES ID 130420001916 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-28 students YoY
Cherokee Elementary School held near 597 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-28 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 48.0 → 46.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-28 students YoY 130420001916 · Cedartown, GA Other · MID · TRAD
575 enr · 12:1 · 77.9% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Cedartown High School (1,448 students)
Cherokee Elementary School held near 597 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-28 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 48.0 → 46.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Cherokee Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cedartown High
Cedartown High School
1,448 students
- Cedartown Midd
Cedartown Middle School
997 students
- Rockmart High
Rockmart High School
956 students
- Eastside Eleme
Eastside Elementary School
764 students
- Van Wert Eleme
Van Wert Elementary School
693 students
- This school 575
Cherokee Elementary School
575 students
What this shows Cherokee Elementary School reports 575 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 Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12:1 | ▼ 17% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.9% | ▲ 28% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 575 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
575
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
77.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 19% in Georgia - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
12.5%
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
$13,543
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
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 575 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 47.1%
Hispanic or Latino 42.3%
Two or More 5.0%
African American 2.8%
Asian 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 47.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.5, Cherokee Elementary School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Polk County reports $13,543 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedartown High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cedartown Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rockmart High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eastside Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Van Wert Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar 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
- 997
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 956
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 764
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 693
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar other schools in Cedartown
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Westside Elementary School
Standard public school
588 students 14:1 students per teacher
Northside Elementary
Standard public school
531 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
Youngs Grove Elementary School
Standard public school
490 students 11.7:1 students per teacher
Harpst Academy
Standard public school
32 students 4.6:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~575 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cherokee Elementary School
How many students attend Cherokee Elementary School?
Cherokee Elementary School has 575 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cedartown, GA. CCD year-over-year: 625 (2022-23) → 597 (2023-24), nearly flat (-28).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cherokee Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cherokee Elementary School is 12:1, which is 17% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 24% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cherokee Elementary School?
77.9% of students at Cherokee Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cherokee Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Cherokee Elementary School is White at 47.1% of enrollment, in Cedartown, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cherokee Elementary School?
Cherokee Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 schools in Cedartown?
By Resource Investment Index, Cherokee Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 schools in Cedartown, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Cedartown on the city page.
What other schools are in Polk County?
Besides Cherokee Elementary School, Polk County also operates Cedartown High School (1,448 students), Cedartown Middle School (997 students), and Rockmart High School (956 students). See the Polk County district page for the complete list.