- Enrollment
- 2,476
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Clinton Twp, MI
Cherokee Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Cherokee Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 260957000200
👥 S:T ratio 19
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cherokee Elementary School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Michigan schools.
- #3 of 6
- schools in Clinton Twp · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.2:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 44.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Cherokee Elementary School has class sizes larger than 81% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cherokee Elementary School ranks #3 of 6 schools in Clinton Twp, MI.
School address
District: Chippewa Valley Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 260957000200 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Cherokee Elementary School held near 544 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 26.1 → 25.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 260957000200 · Clinton Twp, MI Other · MID · TRAD
526 enr · 20.2:1 · 44.2% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Dakota High School (2,476 students)
Cherokee Elementary School held near 544 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 26.1 → 25.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Cherokee Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dakota High Sc
Dakota High School
2,476 students
- Chippewa Valle
Chippewa Valley High School
2,162 students
- Seneca Middle
Seneca Middle School
1,078 students
- Wyandot Middle 844
Wyandot Middle School
844 students
- Iroquois Middl 814
Iroquois Middle School
814 students
- This school 526
Cherokee Elementary School
526 students
What this shows Cherokee Elementary School reports 526 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 Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.2:1 | ▲ 15% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.2% | ▼ 19% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 526 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.2:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
526
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.2:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 81% in Michigan - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
31.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,999
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 70.0%
African American 13.1%
Two or More 8.7%
Hispanic or Latino 5.5%
Asian 2.7%
Largest group: White at 70.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.2, Cherokee Elementary School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Chippewa Valley Schools reports $13,999 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dakota High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chippewa Valley High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Seneca Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wyandot Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Iroquois Middle School | Larger | Lower 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
- 2,162
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,078
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 844
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 814
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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 (~526 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cherokee Elementary School
How many students attend Cherokee Elementary School?
Cherokee Elementary School has 526 students enrolled. It is a public school in Clinton Twp, MI. CCD year-over-year: 548 (2022-23) → 544 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cherokee Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cherokee Elementary School is 20.2:1, which is 15% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 29% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cherokee Elementary School?
44.2% of students at Cherokee Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cherokee Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Cherokee Elementary School is White at 70.0% of enrollment, in Clinton Twp, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cherokee Elementary School?
Cherokee Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower 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 Elementary School rank among schools in Clinton Twp?
By Resource Investment Index, Cherokee Elementary School ranks #3 of 6 schools in Clinton Twp, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Clinton Twp on the city page.
What other schools are in Chippewa Valley Schools?
Besides Cherokee Elementary School, Chippewa Valley Schools also operates Dakota High School (2,476 students), Chippewa Valley High School (2,162 students), and Seneca Middle School (1,078 students). See the Chippewa Valley Schools district page for the complete list.