Cherokee Elementary School

Cherokee Comm School District
204 E. Indian Street
Cherokee, IA 51012
492 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 4th
School Overview
Roosevelt Elementary School is a public primary educational institution located in Cherokee, Iowa, and serves as a vital component of the Cherokee Community School District. Dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment, the school focuses on building strong foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional development for its young student population. By emphasizing academic excellence alongside character building, Roosevelt Elementary strives to prepare its students for their future transitions into middle and high school within the district.

The school benefits from the resources and community-focused approach of the larger Cherokee Community School District, which prioritizes student engagement and academic growth. Through its website, the school maintains transparent communication with families, providing access to essential resources, district updates, and information regarding educational programs. Roosevelt Elementary plays an essential role in the local Cherokee community by creating a collaborative space where educators, parents, and students work together to ensure a well-rounded and successful elementary experience.
492
Total Students
33.9
Full-Time Teachers
14.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
47.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    399 (81.1 %)
  • Hispanic
    54 (11.0 %)
  • Two or More
    17 (3.5 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    9 (1.8 %)
  • Black
    5 (1.0 %)
  • Asian
    5 (1.0 %)
  • American Indian
    3 (0.6 %)
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: Cherokee Comm School District
Phone: (712)225-6760
Website: http://www.ccsd.k12.ia.us
Grade Range: Pre-K - 4th
Total Students: 492
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 33.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 188
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 46

* 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 56
Kindergarten 92
Grade 1 78
Grade 2 96
Grade 3 78
Grade 4 92
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Aurelia Elementary School
Alta-Aurelia Comm School District
163 Students
300 Ash St
Aurelia, IA 51005 (7.1 miles away)
Elementary School Pre-K - 4th