Cherokee Elementary School

(318)442-1987

579 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

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.

579

Total Students

32.8

Full-Time Teachers

17.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

84.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cherokee Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	170
Hispanic	69
Black	277
Asian	31
Two or More	31
American Indian	1

Black
277 (47.8 %)
White
170 (29.4 %)
Hispanic
69 (11.9 %)
Asian
31 (5.4 %)
Two or More
31 (5.4 %)
American Indian
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:	N/A
District:	Rapides Parish
Phone:	(318)442-1987
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	579
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	437
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	50

* 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 54

Kindergarten 80

Grade 1 97

Grade 2 91

Grade 3 85

Grade 4 88

Grade 5 84

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Cherokee Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	54
Kindergarten	80
Grade 1	97
Grade 2	91
Grade 3	85
Grade 4	88
Grade 5	84

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Cherokee Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	278	48%
Male	301	52%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)