CHEROKEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

HIGHLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT
HWY 175 SPUR
HARDY, AR 72542
594 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 4th
School Overview
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.
594
Total Students
42.4
Full-Time Teachers
14.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    574 (96.6 %)
  • Black
    12 (2.0 %)
  • Hispanic
    4 (0.7 %)
  • American Indian
    4 (0.7 %)
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: HIGHLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone: (870)257-3118
Website: http://highlandrebels.k12.ar.us
Grade Range: Pre-K - 4th
Total Students: 594
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 42.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
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 45
Kindergarten 100
Grade 1 127
Grade 2 89
Grade 3 121
Grade 4 112
Gender Ratio