CHEROKEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

CHEROKEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the HIGHLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in HARDY, AR with about 623 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 4th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 38 teachers, CHEROKEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

CHEROKEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is located in Hardy, Arkansas, and serves as a foundational educational institution within the Highland School District. As part of the "Highland Rebels" community, the school is committed to providing a supportive and structured learning environment designed to meet the academic and social-emotional needs of students in the early stages of their education. The school emphasizes core curriculum standards while fostering a sense of school spirit and community engagement that is characteristic of the district’s identity.

By leveraging its connection to the broader Highland School District, Cherokee Elementary benefits from integrated resources and a coordinated approach to K-12 education. The school serves as a primary hub for families in the Hardy area, focusing on building strong literacy and foundational skills in a safe, rural environment. Interested parents and community members can stay informed regarding academic calendars, school policies, and district initiatives by visiting their official website at http://highlandrebels.k12.ar.us.

For more information, contact CHEROKEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (870) 257-3118 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

HWY 175 SPUR
HARDY, AR 72542
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CHEROKEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in HARDY, AR with about 623 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Arkansas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
623
Teachers:
38.7
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 623 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending CHEROKEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 96% of the student body.

White
96.3%
Hispanic/Latino
1.9%
Black or African American
1.1%
Asian
0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%
Two or more races
0.2%

Female
50.2%
Male
49.8%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.