Cherokee Ridge Elementary

www.walkerschools.org

562 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

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.

562

Total Students

46.2

Full-Time Teachers

12.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

97.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cherokee Ridge Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	473
Hispanic	19
Black	21
Asian	4
Two or More	44
Pacific Islander	1

White
473 (84.2 %)
Two or More
44 (7.8 %)
Black
21 (3.7 %)
Hispanic
19 (3.4 %)
Asian
4 (0.7 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Walker County
Phone:	(706)375-9831
Website:	http://www.walkerschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	562
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	46.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	548
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 30

Kindergarten 106

Grade 1 103

Grade 2 107

Grade 3 68

Grade 4 74

Grade 5 74