Cherokee Elementary School, a Guntersville City public school serving grades 3–5 with 371 students, ranked #136 in Alabama in 2023, maintaining a position in the top 20% state–wide despite a decline from #87 in 2011.
Math proficiency was 57%, higher than the state average of 30% in 2023, though it declined from 67% in 2019; reading proficiency improved to 66%, higher than the state average of 47%, showing an upward trend since 2017.
Minority enrollment was approximately 26%, with 198 students (53%) eligible for free lunch, reflecting rising socioeconomic need compared to prior years where eligibility ranged from 31% to 48% since 1999.
The student–teacher ratio increased to 18:1 in 2023 from 16:1 in earlier years, with 21 teachers serving grades 3–5; total enrollment decreased from over 460 students in 2016 to 371 in 2023.
Science proficiency ranged between 40% and 44%, higher than the state average of 38%, indicating consistent moderate performance in this subject relative to state peers in this Union County NJ high school.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 3-5
- Enrollment: 371 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 57% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 66% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cherokee Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Cherokee Elementary School's student population of 371 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
371 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Rankings
Cherokee Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cherokee Elementary School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#136 out of 1275 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
6%
11%
Black
15%
32%
White
74%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wildcat
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cherokee Elementary School's ranking?
Cherokee Elementary School is ranked #136 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Cherokee Elementary School often compared to?
Cherokee Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Guntersville Elementary School, Arab Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Cherokee Elementary School?
371 students attend Cherokee Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Cherokee Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cherokee Elementary School?
Cherokee Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Cherokee Elementary School offer ?
Cherokee Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cherokee Elementary School part of?
Cherokee Elementary School is part of Guntersville City School District.
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