Enrollment
172
Oklahoma · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 400741000296
Cherokee Es — Cherokee, OK
Federal NCES profile for Cherokee Es, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 47/100.
👥 Class size 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 73
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.7:1
vs 16.4:1 Oklahoma avg
-16% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Cherokee Es compares with Oklahoma and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Cherokee Es reports 172 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 15.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 16% below the Oklahoma state mean of 16.4:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 14% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 614 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 11.0% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Cherokee spends $13,915 per pupil district-wide, below the Oklahoma average of $14,176 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 45.2% from local sources (property taxes), 43.7% from the state, and 11.1% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (D), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Cherokee Es compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Oklahoma state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Oklahoma | Oklahoma avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.7:1 | ▼ 16% | 16.4:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 172 | top 29% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
13.7:1
students per teacher
— 16% below state mean
Top 22% in Oklahoma — lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
11.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Between 10–20% — above the pre-pandemic baseline of ~15% nationally but within the current U.S. range.
Funding equity
$13,915
per pupil, district-wide
— below Oklahoma avg of $14,176
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.3 FTE
Per 614 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 172 Top 29% in Oklahoma — larger than 71% of 1,778 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 15.0
Students per teacher 13.7:1 -16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 400741000296
Student demographics
White 84.3%
Hispanic or Latino 10.5%
Two or More 5.2%
Largest group: White at 84.3% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.3
Students per counselor 614:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 11.0%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cherokee, which includes Cherokee Es.
$13,915
Per student
-2%
vs Oklahoma
Avg $14,176
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 45.2%
State 43.7%
Federal 11.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 118
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Enrollment
- 94
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Cherokee Es
How many students attend Cherokee Es?
Cherokee Es has 172 students enrolled. It is a other school in Cherokee, OK.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cherokee Es?
The student-teacher ratio at Cherokee Es is 13.7:1, which is 16% lower than the Oklahoma average of 16.4:1 and 14% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cherokee Es?
The largest demographic group at Cherokee Es is White at 84.3%. The school serves a student body in Cherokee, OK.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cherokee Es?
Cherokee Es has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.