CHEROKEE RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Cherokee Ridge Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Walker County school district, located in Chickamauga, GA with about 639 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th 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 53 teachers, Cherokee Ridge Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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 Ridge Elementary School, located in Chickamauga, Georgia, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Walker County School District. Committed to fostering a supportive learning environment, the school focuses on the academic and personal growth of its elementary-aged students. By emphasizing core subjects alongside character development, Cherokee Ridge aims to prepare children for future academic success while maintaining strong connections with the local community.
The school benefits from being part of a district that prioritizes accessible communication and student resources, as evidenced by its integration into the broader Walker County Schools network. Families and community members can stay informed about school initiatives, curriculum updates, and academic calendars through the district’s official website. Overall, Cherokee Ridge Elementary is dedicated to providing a structured and encouraging atmosphere where students are equipped with the essential tools needed for their formative years of education.
For more information, contact Cherokee Ridge Elementary at (706) 375-9831 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Chickamauga, GA 30707
(706) 375-9831
http://www.walkerschools.org
CHEROKEE RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Chickamauga, GA with about 639 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Georgia
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Walker County
- Total Students:
- 639
- Teachers:
- 53.6
- 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
* 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.
School Demographics for 639 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending CHEROKEE RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 88% of the student body.
- White
- 87.8%
- Black or African American
- 5.0%
- Two or more races
- 4.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 2.3%
- Asian
- 0.2%
- Female
- 47.9%
- Male
- 52.1%
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.