- Enrollment
- 366
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cherokee, IA
Cherokee Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Cherokee Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 190717000332
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 1
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cherokee Elementary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Cherokee · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 36.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Cherokee Elementary School has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cherokee Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Cherokee, IA.
School address
District: Cherokee Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 190717000332 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Cherokee Elementary School held near 484 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 33.9 → 34.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 190717000332 · Cherokee, IA Other · SMALL · TRAD
468 enr · 14.2:1 · 36.8% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Washington High School (366 students)
Cherokee Elementary School held near 484 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 33.9 → 34.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Cherokee Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Cherokee Elementary School
468 students
- Washington Hig
Washington High School
366 students
- Cherokee Middl
Cherokee Middle School
329 students
What this shows Cherokee Elementary School reports 468 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 Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.2:1 | ▼ 4% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.8% | ▲ 1% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 468 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
468
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% above the Iowa average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 54% in Iowa - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.3%
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
$11,203
per pupil, district-wide
- below Iowa avg of $13,441
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.9 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 81.8%
Hispanic or Latino 13.0%
Two or More 2.4%
Asian 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
African American 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 81.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.3, Cherokee Elementary School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
District finance for Cherokee Comm School District reports $11,203 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cherokee Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher 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
- 329
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~468 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cherokee Elementary School
How many students attend Cherokee Elementary School?
Cherokee Elementary School has 468 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cherokee, IA. CCD year-over-year: 492 (2022-23) → 484 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cherokee Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cherokee Elementary School is 14.2:1, which is 4% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 10% 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?
36.8% of students at Cherokee Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cherokee Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Cherokee Elementary School is White at 81.8% of enrollment, in Cherokee, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cherokee Elementary School?
Cherokee Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Cherokee?
By Resource Investment Index, Cherokee Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Cherokee, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Cherokee Comm School District?
Besides Cherokee Elementary School, Cherokee Comm School District also operates Washington High School (366 students) and Cherokee Middle School (329 students). See the Cherokee Comm School District district page for the complete list.