Cherokee Elementary School

8801 N 56TH ST
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253

659 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Cherokee Elementary School, located in the prestigious Paradise Valley area of Arizona, is a high-performing institution within the Scottsdale Unified School District. The school is known for fostering a supportive and rigorous academic environment that emphasizes both intellectual growth and character development. By leveraging a dedicated teaching staff and a curriculum designed to meet modern educational standards, Cherokee aims to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond, often maintaining a strong reputation for academic excellence within the local community.

Beyond the classroom, Cherokee Elementary places a significant focus on building a strong school community through active parental involvement and a variety of enrichment opportunities. The school’s location provides a stable and resource-rich setting that supports its mission to nurture well-rounded students. Whether through extracurricular activities, community-building events, or personalized instructional strategies, Cherokee Elementary strives to create an inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best in a safe and engaging environment.

659

Total Students

35.5

Full-Time Teachers

18.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cherokee Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	482
Hispanic	91
Black	20
Asian	41
Two or More	23
American Indian	2

White
482 (73.1 %)
Hispanic
91 (13.8 %)
Asian
41 (6.2 %)
Two or More
23 (3.5 %)
Black
20 (3.0 %)
American Indian
2 (0.3 %)

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:	Scottsdale Unified District (4240)
Phone:	(480)484-8700
Website:	http://susd.org/cherokee
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	659
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
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 10

Kindergarten 94

Grade 1 118

Grade 2 104

Grade 3 101

Grade 4 124

Grade 5 108