- Enrollment
- 2,359
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Johnson City, TN
Cherokee Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Cherokee Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 470213001881
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 91
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cherokee Elementary earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Tennessee schools.
- #6 of 12
- schools in Johnson City · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 345
- students enrolled
Cherokee Elementary has class sizes near the Tennessee median. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cherokee Elementary ranks #6 of 12 schools in Johnson City, TN.
School address
District: Johnson City · Tennessee
NCES ID 470213001881 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Cherokee Elementary held near 354 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 25.5 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 470213001881 · Johnson City, TN Other · SMALL · TRAD
345 enr · 13.8:1 · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Science Hill High School (2,359 students)
Cherokee Elementary held near 354 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 25.5 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Cherokee Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Science Hill H
Science Hill High School
2,359 students
- Liberty Bell M
Liberty Bell Middle School
987 students
- Indian Trail M 786
Indian Trail Middle School
786 students
- Lake Ridge Ele 632
Lake Ridge Elementary
632 students
- Woodland Eleme 537
Woodland Elementary
537 students
- This school 345
Cherokee Elementary
345 students
What this shows Cherokee Elementary reports 345 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cherokee Elementary compares
Cherokee Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.8:1 | ▼ 10% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 345 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
345
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 35% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
3.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$12,230
per pupil, district-wide
- above Tennessee avg of $11,532
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 345 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 58.0%
Hispanic or Latino 24.6%
Two or More 9.3%
African American 7.5%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 58.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.9, Cherokee Elementary is more mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
District finance for Johnson City reports $12,230 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cherokee Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Science Hill High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Liberty Bell Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Indian Trail Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lake Ridge Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woodland Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cherokee Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 987
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 786
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 632
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 537
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar other schools in Johnson City
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Boones Creek Elementary School
Standard public school
823 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
University School
Standard public school
635 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Woodland Elementary
Standard public school
537 students 19.2:1 students per teacher
Fairmont Elementary
Standard public school
530 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
Happy Valley Elementary
Standard public school
506 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Mountain View Elementary
Standard public school
472 students 13.5:1 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 (~345 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Cherokee Elementary
How many students attend Cherokee Elementary?
Cherokee Elementary has 345 students enrolled. It is a public school in Johnson City, TN. CCD year-over-year: 342 (2022-23) → 354 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cherokee Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Cherokee Elementary is 13.8:1, which is 10% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 12% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cherokee Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Cherokee Elementary is White at 58.0% of enrollment, in Johnson City, TN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cherokee Elementary?
Cherokee Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 rank among schools in Johnson City?
By Resource Investment Index, Cherokee Elementary ranks #6 of 12 schools in Johnson City, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Johnson City on the city page.
What other schools are in Johnson City?
Besides Cherokee Elementary, Johnson City also operates Science Hill High School (2,359 students), Liberty Bell Middle School (987 students), and Indian Trail Middle School (786 students). See the Johnson City district page for the complete list.