Serving 623 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Cherokee Street Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 623 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥80% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cherokee Street Elementary School's student population of 623 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 61 teachers has grown by 29% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
623 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
School Rankings
Cherokee Street Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cherokee Street Elementary School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3407 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
7%
10%
Hispanic
32%
30%
Black
4%
16%
White
55%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cherokee Street Elementary School's ranking?
Cherokee Street Elementary School is ranked #3407 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Cherokee Street Elementary School often compared to?
Cherokee Street Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Edward J Bosti Elementary School, John Pearl Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Cherokee Street Elementary School?
623 students attend Cherokee Street Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Cherokee Street Elementary School students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cherokee Street Elementary School?
Cherokee Street Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Cherokee Street Elementary School offer ?
Cherokee Street Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Cherokee Street Elementary School part of?
Cherokee Street Elementary School is part of Connetquot Central School District.
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