Enrollment
112
Oklahoma · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 400075502720 Charter school
Cherokee Immersion Charter Sch — Tahlequah, OK
Federal NCES profile for Cherokee Immersion Charter Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 51/100.
👥 Class size 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 78
📋 Attendance 49
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
District: Cherokee Immersion Charter Sch · Oklahoma
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)
8.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.9:1
vs 16.4:1 Oklahoma avg
-21% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Cherokee Immersion Charter Sch compares with Oklahoma and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Cherokee Immersion Charter Sch reports 112 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 8.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 21% 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 19% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 112 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 20.5% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Cherokee Immersion Charter Sch spends $21,147 per pupil district-wide, above the Oklahoma average of $14,176 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 59.2% from local sources (property taxes), 34.7% from the state, and 6.2% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (C-), 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 Immersion Charter Sch 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 | 12.9:1 | ▼ 21% | 16.4:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 112 | top 17% | — | — |
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
12.9:1
students per teacher
— 21% below state mean
Top 16% in Oklahoma — lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
20.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$21,147
per pupil, district-wide
— above Oklahoma avg of $14,176
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 112 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 112 Top 17% in Oklahoma — larger than 83% of 1,778 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 8.0
Students per teacher 12.9:1 -21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 400075502720
Student demographics
American Indian / Alaska Native 89.3%
Hispanic or Latino 7.1%
Two or More 3.6%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 89.3% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 112:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 20.5%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cherokee Immersion Charter Sch, which includes Cherokee Immersion Charter Sch.
$21,147
Per student
+49%
vs Oklahoma
Avg $14,176
+9%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 59.2%
State 34.7%
Federal 6.2%
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.
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Cherokee Immersion Charter Sch
How many students attend Cherokee Immersion Charter Sch?
Cherokee Immersion Charter Sch has 112 students enrolled. It is a other school in Tahlequah, OK.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cherokee Immersion Charter Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Cherokee Immersion Charter Sch is 12.9:1, which is 21% lower than the Oklahoma average of 16.4:1 and 19% 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 Immersion Charter Sch?
The largest demographic group at Cherokee Immersion Charter Sch is American Indian / Alaska Native at 89.3%. The school serves a student body in Tahlequah, OK.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cherokee Immersion Charter Sch?
Cherokee Immersion Charter Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (C-) 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.