- Enrollment
- 2,968
- Students per teacher
- 27:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Liberty Twp, OH
Cherokee Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Cherokee Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390461100441
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cherokee Elementary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Ohio schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Liberty Twp · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 25.5:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 17.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Cherokee Elementary School has class sizes larger than 93% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cherokee Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Liberty Twp, OH.
School address
District: Lakota Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390461100441 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Cherokee Elementary School held near 803 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 31.5 → 31.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 390461100441 · Liberty Twp, OH Elementary · MID · TRAD
791 enr · 25.5:1 · 17.3% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Lakota West High School (2,968 students)
Cherokee Elementary School held near 803 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 31.5 → 31.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Cherokee Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lakota West Hi
Lakota West High School
2,968 students
- Lakota East Hi
Lakota East High School
2,660 students
- This school 791
Cherokee Elementary School
791 students
- Lakota Plains 745
Lakota Plains Junior School
745 students
- Endeavor Eleme 740
Endeavor Elementary School
740 students
- Hopewell Early 727
Hopewell Early Childhood School
727 students
What this shows Cherokee Elementary School reports 791 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 Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 25.5:1 | ▲ 40% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.3% | ▼ 45% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 791 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.5:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
791
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
17.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
25.5:1
students per teacher
- 40% above state mean
Top 93% in Ohio - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
15.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,053
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
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 791 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 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 59.4%
Hispanic or Latino 12.4%
African American 12.3%
Asian 10.5%
Two or More 5.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 59.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.3, Cherokee Elementary School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lakota Local reports $12,053 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakota West High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lakota East High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lakota Plains Junior School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Endeavor Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hopewell Early Childhood 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
- 2,660
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 745
- Students per teacher
- 25.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 740
- Students per teacher
- 26.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 727
- Students per teacher
- 25.1:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
Similar elementary schools in Liberty Twp
1 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 (~791 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cherokee Elementary School
How many students attend Cherokee Elementary School?
Cherokee Elementary School has 791 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Liberty Twp, OH. CCD year-over-year: 802 (2022-23) → 803 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cherokee Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cherokee Elementary School is 25.5:1, which is 40% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 62% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cherokee Elementary School?
17.3% of students at Cherokee Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cherokee Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Cherokee Elementary School is White at 59.4% of enrollment, in Liberty Twp, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cherokee Elementary School?
Cherokee Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Liberty Twp?
By Resource Investment Index, Cherokee Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Liberty Twp, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Lakota Local?
Besides Cherokee Elementary School, Lakota Local also operates Lakota West High School (2,968 students), Lakota East High School (2,660 students), and Lakota Plains Junior School (745 students). See the Lakota Local district page for the complete list.