Enrollment
340
Oklahoma · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.9:1
vs 16.1:1 Oklahoma avg
+17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Cherokee Es compares with Oklahoma and U.S. medians
What stands out at Cherokee Es
Cherokee Es is a mid-sized elementary school in Muskogee, Oklahoma, enrolling 340 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Oklahoma schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 340 students, its enrollment sits close to the Oklahoma median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 91% of the 1,778 Oklahoma schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is led by African American (41%) and Two or More (25%) (diversity index 72/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 340 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 36.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 27.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 91 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 340 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Muskogee's elementary schools, it stands alongside Irving Es (421 students): Cherokee Es is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (18.9:1 vs 23.4:1).
Muskogee also operates Muskogee Hs (1,045 students) and 8th and 9th Grade Academy (595 students) alongside Cherokee Es.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Cherokee Es compares
Cherokee Es on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,601
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oklahoma avg of $12,594
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Muskogee, which includes Cherokee Es.
$11,601
Per student
-8%
vs Oklahoma
Avg $12,594
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.0%
State 38.8%
Federal 27.1%
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.
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
- 1,045
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Oklahoma, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~340 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.9:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Cherokee Es a good school?
Cherokee Es earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Oklahoma schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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