- Enrollment
- 1,045
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Muskogee, OK
Cherokee Es
Federal NCES profile for Cherokee Es, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 402097001033
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cherokee Es earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Oklahoma schools.
- #3 of 5
- elementary schools in Muskogee · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.9:1
- large classes for Oklahoma
- 340
- students enrolled
Cherokee Es has class sizes larger than 82% of Oklahoma schools. Computed live against every Oklahoma school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cherokee Es ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in Muskogee, OK.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+30 students YoY
Cherokee Es grew from 330 students in 2022-23 to 360 in 2023-24 (+9.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 18.0 → 15.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+30 students YoY 402097001033 · Muskogee, OK Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
340 enr · 18.9:1 · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Muskogee Hs (1,045 students)
Cherokee Es grew from 330 students in 2022-23 to 360 in 2023-24 (+9.1%). Teacher FTE lost 18.0 → 15.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oklahoma schools → · Find another →
Cherokee Es in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Muskogee Hs
Muskogee Hs
1,045 students
- 8th and 9th Gr
8th and 9th Grade Academy
595 students
- 6th and 7th Gr
6th and 7th Grade Academy
551 students
- Irving Es
Irving Es
421 students
- Sadler Arts Ac 415
Sadler Arts Academy
415 students
- This school 340
Cherokee Es
340 students
What this shows Cherokee Es reports 340 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cherokee Es compares
Cherokee Es is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Oklahoma and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oklahoma | Oklahoma avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.9:1 | ▲ 17% | 16.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 340 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.9:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
340
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
18.9:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 82% in Oklahoma - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
36.8%
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
$11,846
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oklahoma avg of $13,168
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 340 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
54
in-school suspensions + 37 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 26.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 40.6%
Two or More 25.0%
White 17.6%
Hispanic or Latino 12.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.4%
Largest group: African American at 40.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.4, Cherokee Es is more mixed than the Oklahoma school average of 59.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Muskogee reports $11,846 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cherokee Es Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muskogee Hs | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| 8th and 9th Grade Academy | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| 6th and 7th Grade Academy | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Irving Es | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sadler Arts Academy | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cherokee Es's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 595
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 551
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 421
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 415
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar elementary schools in Muskogee
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Irving Es
Standard public school
421 students 23.4:1 students per teacher
Sadler Arts Academy
Standard public school
415 students 21.8:1 students per teacher
Tony Goetz Es
Standard public school
408 students 17:1 students per teacher
Creek Es
Standard public school
381 students 17.3:1 students per teacher
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 (~340 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cherokee Es
How many students attend Cherokee Es?
Cherokee Es has 340 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Muskogee, OK. CCD year-over-year: 330 (2022-23) → 360 (2023-24), up 30.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cherokee Es?
The student-teacher ratio at Cherokee Es is 18.9:1, which is 17% higher than the Oklahoma average of 16.1:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cherokee Es?
The largest demographic group at Cherokee Es is African American at 40.6% of enrollment, in Muskogee, OK. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cherokee Es?
Cherokee Es has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Es rank among elementary schools in Muskogee?
By Resource Investment Index, Cherokee Es ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in Muskogee, OK. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Muskogee on the city page.
What other schools are in Muskogee?
Besides Cherokee Es, Muskogee also operates Muskogee Hs (1,045 students), 8th and 9th Grade Academy (595 students), and 6th and 7th Grade Academy (551 students). See the Muskogee district page for the complete list.