Cherokee Elementary School

5345 Kyles Station Rd
Liberty Twp, OH 45011

802 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 6th

School Overview

Cherokee Elementary School, located in Liberty Township, Ohio, is part of the highly regarded Lakota Local School District. Serving students in the surrounding community, the school is known for its focus on creating a supportive and inclusive learning environment. It emphasizes strong academic foundational skills, social-emotional development, and a partnership between teachers, parents, and the community to ensure student success.

The school benefits from being part of the larger Lakota district, which provides access to robust resources, modern instructional technology, and a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for middle school transitions. Beyond academics, Cherokee Elementary frequently engages students through extracurricular activities and school-wide initiatives that promote character building and school spirit, making it a central hub for families in the Liberty Township area.

802

Total Students

31.5

Full-Time Teachers

25.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

29.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cherokee Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	510
Hispanic	112
Black	74
Asian	70
Two or More	35
American Indian	1

White
510 (63.6 %)
Hispanic
112 (14.0 %)
Black
74 (9.2 %)
Asian
70 (8.7 %)
Two or More
35 (4.4 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

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:	Lakota Local
Phone:	(513)755-8200
Grade Range:	3rd - 6th
Total Students:	802
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	25.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	218
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

Grade 3 204

Grade 4 210

Grade 5 200

Grade 6 188