Cherokee Elementary School

Colbert County
1305 North Pike
Cherokee, AL 35616
228 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
Cherokee Elementary School, located at 1305 North Pike in Cherokee, Alabama, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Colbert County School District. As a public elementary school, it is committed to fostering academic growth and character development in a supportive, community-focused environment. The school prioritizes core curriculum standards while emphasizing the importance of early childhood education in preparing students for their future academic journeys.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Colbert County School System, which strives to provide equitable learning opportunities and quality instruction to all students. By leveraging its presence within the small community of Cherokee, the school maintains close partnerships with families and local stakeholders to create an engaging atmosphere. Those interested in further information regarding the school’s academic calendar, faculty resources, or administrative policies can visit the official district website at http://www.colbert.k12.al.us.
228
Total Students
19.5
Full-Time Teachers
11.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
65.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    190 (83.3 %)
  • Black
    16 (7.0 %)
  • Hispanic
    12 (5.3 %)
  • Two or More
    9 (3.9 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.4 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Colbert County
Phone: (256)359-6422
Website: http://www.colbert.k12.al.us
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 228
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 19.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 149
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 9
Kindergarten 25
Grade 1 29
Grade 2 30
Grade 3 30
Grade 4 42
Grade 5 28
Grade 6 35
Gender Ratio