CHEROKEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

ches.pgsd.ms

186 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

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.

186

Total Students

15.6

Full-Time Teachers

11.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

82.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CHEROKEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	55
Hispanic	46
Black	66
Asian	3
Two or More	16

Black
66 (35.5 %)
White
55 (29.6 %)
Hispanic
46 (24.7 %)
Two or More
16 (8.6 %)
Asian
3 (1.6 %)

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:	PASCAGOULA-GAUTIER SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(228)938-6547
Website:	http://ches.pgsd.ms
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	186
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.9
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	136
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	17

* 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

Kindergarten 32

Grade 1 48

Grade 2 33

Grade 3 41

Grade 4 32