CHEROKEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
CHEROKEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Pascagoula-Gautier School District school district, located in Pascagoula, MS with about 245 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 4th Grade. 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 19 teachers, CHEROKEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 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 ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located at 4102 Scovel Road in Pascagoula, Mississippi, is a public elementary school serving students within the Pascagoula-Gautier School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. By providing a structured curriculum and dedicated instructional staff, Cherokee Elementary strives to prepare its young learners for success in their future educational endeavors while maintaining strong connections with the local community.
The school places a significant emphasis on creating a welcoming campus culture that prioritizes student well-being and collaborative learning. Through its official website, the school keeps families informed about district policies, academic resources, and extracurricular opportunities. As part of the Pascagoula-Gautier School District, Cherokee Elementary benefits from a broader educational framework that focuses on innovation and high standards, ensuring that its students receive a well-rounded education rooted in both core subjects and personal development.
For more information, contact CHEROKEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (228) 938-6547 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Pascagoula, MS 39581
(228) 938-6547
CHEROKEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Pascagoula, MS with about 245 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Mississippi
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Pascagoula-Gautier School District
- Total Students:
- 245
- Teachers:
- 19.06
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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 245 students
- Black or African American
- 40.4%
- White
- 29.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 22.0%
- Two or more races
- 6.1%
- Asian
- 1.2%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Female
- 44.5%
- Male
- 55.5%
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.