CHEROKEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Cherokee Elementary School is a public elementary school that is part of the Rapides Parish school district, located in Alexandria, LA with about 563 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 33 teachers, Cherokee Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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 Elementary School, located at 5700 Prescott Road in Alexandria, Louisiana, is a public elementary school serving students within the Rapides Parish School District. The school is committed to providing a foundational education that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and a supportive learning environment. As part of the local community, it strives to prepare students for middle school through a structured curriculum that aligns with state educational standards.

The campus acts as a key neighborhood institution, focusing on fostering a sense of community among students, parents, and faculty. In addition to core academic subjects like literacy and mathematics, Cherokee Elementary typically integrates various activities and resources designed to engage young learners and encourage their social-emotional development. By maintaining a focus on student achievement and classroom engagement, the school aims to create a positive environment where children in Alexandria can build a strong educational foundation.

For more information, contact Cherokee Elementary School at (318) 442-1987 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

5700 Prescott Road
Alexandria, LA 71301
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CHEROKEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Alexandria, LA with about 563 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Louisiana

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Rapides Parish
Total Students:
563
Teachers:
33
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 563 students

Black or African American
49.4%
White
39.4%
Asian
4.6%
Hispanic/Latino
4.3%
Two or more races
1.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.7%

Female
47.2%
Male
52.8%

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.