- Enrollment
- 1,284
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Chickamauga, GA
Cherokee Ridge Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Cherokee Ridge Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130537002287
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 4
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cherokee Ridge Elementary earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Georgia schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Chickamauga · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.9:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 59.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Cherokee Ridge Elementary has class sizes smaller than 82% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cherokee Ridge Elementary ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Chickamauga, GA.
School address
District: Walker County · Georgia
NCES ID 130537002287 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Cherokee Ridge Elementary held near 550 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 46.2 → 47.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 130537002287 · Chickamauga, GA Other · MID · TRAD
548 enr · 11.9:1 · 59.3% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Ridgeland High School (1,284 students)
Cherokee Ridge Elementary held near 550 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 46.2 → 47.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Cherokee Ridge Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ridgeland High
Ridgeland High School
1,284 students
- Lafayette High
Lafayette High School
1,157 students
- Saddle Ridge E
Saddle Ridge Elementary and Middle School
772 students
- This school
Cherokee Ridge Elementary
548 students
- Lafayette Midd 499
Lafayette Middle School
499 students
- Gilbert Elemen 476
Gilbert Elementary School
476 students
What this shows Cherokee Ridge Elementary reports 548 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cherokee Ridge Elementary compares
Cherokee Ridge Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.9:1 | ▼ 17% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.3% | ▼ 2% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 548 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.9:1
Leaner classes than 76% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
548
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.9:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 18% in Georgia - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
38.5%
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
$14,698
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $14,615
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 274 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 84.3%
Two or More 5.8%
Hispanic or Latino 5.3%
African American 4.4%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 84.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.1, Cherokee Ridge Elementary is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Walker County reports $14,698 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cherokee Ridge Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgeland High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lafayette High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Saddle Ridge Elementary and Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lafayette Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gilbert Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cherokee Ridge Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,157
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 772
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 499
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 476
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar other schools in Chickamauga
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~548 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cherokee Ridge Elementary
How many students attend Cherokee Ridge Elementary?
Cherokee Ridge Elementary has 548 students enrolled. It is a public school in Chickamauga, GA. CCD year-over-year: 562 (2022-23) → 550 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cherokee Ridge Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Cherokee Ridge Elementary is 11.9:1, which is 17% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 24% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cherokee Ridge Elementary?
59.3% of students at Cherokee Ridge Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cherokee Ridge Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Cherokee Ridge Elementary is White at 84.3% of enrollment, in Chickamauga, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cherokee Ridge Elementary?
Cherokee Ridge Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Ridge Elementary rank among public schools in Chickamauga?
By Resource Investment Index, Cherokee Ridge Elementary ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Chickamauga, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Walker County?
Besides Cherokee Ridge Elementary, Walker County also operates Ridgeland High School (1,284 students), Lafayette High School (1,157 students), and Saddle Ridge Elementary and Middle School (772 students). See the Walker County district page for the complete list.