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Cherokee Elementary School

Summary:

Cherokee Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Hardy, Arkansas, serving grades K-4 with a total enrollment of 594 students. The school is part of the Highland School District, which is ranked 21 out of 252 districts in Arkansas and is rated 5 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Cherokee Elementary School consistently ranks in the top quarter of Arkansas elementary schools, with a statewide ranking between 115-204 out of 487-497 schools in recent years. The school's performance on standardized tests, such as ATLAS and ACT Aspire, is significantly higher than the state averages across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Cherokee Elementary School had 50.5% of students proficient or better in ATLAS Mathematics, compared to the state average of 36.4%. Additionally, the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 14 to 15.8 students per teacher in recent years, which is lower than the nearby schools. Despite having a 100% free and reduced lunch rate, indicating a high percentage of students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, Cherokee Elementary School has maintained a consistent high performance, with a 4-star or 3-star rating from SchoolDigger in most years.

Comparisons to nearby schools, such as Izard County Cons. Elementary School, Salem Elementary School, and Mammoth Spring Elementary School, highlight the relative strengths of Cherokee Elementary School. While Izard County Cons. Elementary School has significantly lower academic performance, Salem Elementary School has a similar high academic performance, and Mammoth Spring Elementary School has lower academic performance compared to Cherokee Elementary School, but still performs better than the state average in many areas. Additionally, Cherokee Elementary School's spending per student ($8,116 in 2018-2019) is lower than the nearby schools, suggesting a cost-effective and efficient educational program.


Detail:

Public K-4

 Hwy 175 Spur
       Hardy, AR  72542

(870) 257-3118

District: Highland School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
115th of 497 Arkansas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,116 Help


Students who attend Cherokee Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Highland Middle School
High:    Highland High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.6 Help
Number of students:  547

Racial breakdown:

White:
94.7%
African American:
2.6%
Hispanic:
1.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  111.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Cherokee Elementary School ranks better than 76.9% of elementary schools in Arkansas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 73.85. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (94.7%), African American (2.6%), Hispanic (1.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 111.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Cherokee Elementary School is 13.6. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Cherokee Elementary School is $8,116.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Cherokee Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Highland School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Highland School District 21st of 252 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Cherokee Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 79.95 52nd 411 87.3%
2006 86.17 28th 402 93.0%
2007 78.93 68th 440 84.5%
2008 79.24 56th 439 87.2%
2009 77.79 77th 445 82.7%
2010 68.52 135th 457 70.5%
2011 76.63 85th 471 82.0%
2012 68.41 151st 468 67.7%
2013 69.74 136th 476 71.4%
2014 55.68 229th 471 51.4%
2015 43.66 262nd 466 43.8%
2016 54.83 224th 494 54.7%
2017 49.25 257th 485 47.0%
2018 66.03 162nd 480 66.3%
2019 66.64 164th 488 66.4%
2021 69.85 141st 496 71.6%
2022 72.83 117th 487 76.0%
2023 60.48 204th 492 58.5%
2024 73.85 115th 497 76.9%
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Data source: test scores: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Cherokee Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 467 4 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 472
1989 495 3 n/a 2 n/a n/a n/a 0 500
1990 414 4 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 418
1991 398 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 398
1992 403 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 404
1993 438 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 438
1994 459 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 461
1995 602 2 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 605
1996 602 2 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 605
1997 610 1 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 614
1998 578 1 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 581
1999 567 0 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 573
2000 533 3 1 4 2 n/a n/a 0 543
2001 521 6 1 9 2 n/a n/a 0 539
2002 536 5 2 7 2 n/a n/a 0 552
2003 536 5 2 7 2 n/a n/a 0 552
2004 552 3 2 5 0 n/a n/a 0 562
2005 576 1 3 6 1 n/a n/a 0 587
2006 562 0 2 4 1 n/a n/a 0 569
2007 593 0 4 6 1 n/a n/a 0 604
2008 585 0 3 9 1 n/a n/a 0 598
2009 605 0 1 9 3 n/a n/a 0 618
2010 574 1 3 12 4 0 0 0 594
2011 581 1 1 15 4 1 0 0 603
2012 576 5 1 16 2 2 0 0 602
2013 557 5 1 22 2 2 0 0 589
2014 563 8 2 23 5 1 0 0 602
2015 584 6 3 18 4 1 1 0 617
2016 577 7 2 14 1 0 4 0 605
2017 574 4 2 12 1 0 3 0 596
2018 600 7 2 12 1 0 1 0 623
2019 610 6 0 10 0 0 1 0 627
2020 570 13 0 6 0 0 1 0 590
2021 568 10 0 4 0 0 0 0 582
2022 572 8 0 3 3 0 0 0 586
2023 574 12 0 4 4 0 0 0 594
2024 518 14 1 7 4 0 3 0 547

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Cherokee Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 472 25.3 18.6 n/a
1989 500 27.0 18.5 n/a
1990 418 25.0 16.7 41.9
1991 398 24.0 16.5 44.2
1992 404 28.1 14.3 46.5
1993 438 26.6 16.5 49.8
1994 461 27.8 16.6 50.8
1995 605 0.0 0.0 46.3
1996 605 0.0 0.0 46.3
1997 614 35.2 17.4 48.7
1998 581 35.2 16.5 48
1999 573 30.8 18.6 58.1
2000 543 36.0 15.1 58.9
2001 539 34.0 15.9 59.2
2002 552 36.0 15.3 63.6
2003 552 36.0 15.3 63.6
2004 562 35.0 16.1 63.9
2005 587 40.0 14.7 62.7
2006 569 38.0 15.0 64.9
2007 604 40.0 15.1 70.4
2008 598 42.0 14.2 66.1
2009 618 43.0 14.4 65.9
2010 594 43.4 14.4 68.5
2011 603 39.5 15.2 71.1
2012 602 39.6 15.1 71.1
2013 589 38.6 15.2 73.7
2014 602 39.0 15.4 70.6
2015 617 39.0 15.8 64
2016 605 39.0 15.5 72.9
2017 596 39.5 15.0 31
2018 623 38.7 16.0 27.3
2019 627 39.8 15.7 76.1
2020 590 37.3 15.7 73.6
2021 582 36.7 15.8 100
2022 586 36.8 15.8 100
2023 594 42.4 14.0 100
2024 547 40.0 13.6 111.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Cherokee Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 472 25.3 18.6 n/a
1989 500 27.0 18.5 n/a
1990 418 25.0 16.7 41.9
1991 398 24.0 16.5 44.2
1992 404 28.1 14.3 46.5
1993 438 26.6 16.5 49.8
1994 461 27.8 16.6 50.8
1995 605 0.0 0.0 46.3
1996 605 0.0 0.0 46.3
1997 614 35.2 17.4 48.7
1998 581 35.2 16.5 48
1999 573 30.8 18.6 58.1
2000 543 36.0 15.1 58.9
2001 539 34.0 15.9 59.2
2002 552 36.0 15.3 63.6
2003 552 36.0 15.3 63.6
2004 562 35.0 16.1 63.9
2005 587 40.0 14.7 62.7
2006 569 38.0 15.0 64.9
2007 604 40.0 15.1 70.4
2008 598 42.0 14.2 66.1
2009 618 43.0 14.4 65.9
2010 594 43.4 14.4 68.5
2011 603 39.5 15.2 71.1
2012 602 39.6 15.1 71.1
2013 589 38.6 15.2 73.7
2014 602 39.0 15.4 70.6
2015 617 39.0 15.8 64
2016 605 39.0 15.5 72.9
2017 596 39.5 15.0 31
2018 623 38.7 16.0 27.3
2019 627 39.8 15.7 76.1
2020 590 37.3 15.7 73.6
2021 582 36.7 15.8 100
2022 586 36.8 15.8 100
2023 594 42.4 14.0 100
2024 547 40.0 13.6 111.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Cherokee Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,329 (16.4%) $6,787 (83.6%) $8,116

Data source: Arkansas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Cherokee Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 164th of 488 Elementary schoolsRanks 204th of 492 Elementary schools
 7.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English (Cherokee Elementary School)78.664.5
 14.1%
   3rd Grade English (Highland School District)78.664.5
 14.1%
   3rd Grade English (Arkansas)72.462.6
 9.8%
3rd Grade Math (Cherokee Elementary School)66.763.7
 3%
   3rd Grade Math (Highland School District)66.763.7
 3%
   3rd Grade Math (Arkansas)62.154.4
 7.7%
3rd Grade Science (Cherokee Elementary School)42.836.3
 6.5%
   3rd Grade Science (Highland School District)42.836.3
 6.5%
   3rd Grade Science (Arkansas)39.435
 4.4%
3rd Grade Reading (Cherokee Elementary School)37.636.3
 1.3%
   3rd Grade Reading (Highland School District)37.636.3
 1.3%
   3rd Grade Reading (Arkansas)38.332.2
 6.1%
4th Grade English (Cherokee Elementary School)75.863.6
 12.2%
   4th Grade English (Highland School District)75.863.6
 12.2%
   4th Grade English (Arkansas)69.663.3
 6.3%
4th Grade Math (Cherokee Elementary School)68.458.2
 10.2%
   4th Grade Math (Highland School District)68.458.2
 10.2%
   4th Grade Math (Arkansas)53.848.6
 5.2%
4th Grade Science (Cherokee Elementary School)52.242.8
 9.4%
   4th Grade Science (Highland School District)52.242.8
 9.4%
   4th Grade Science (Arkansas)42.338.5
 3.8%
4th Grade Reading (Cherokee Elementary School)48.635.4
 13.2%
   4th Grade Reading (Highland School District)48.635.4
 13.2%
   4th Grade Reading (Arkansas)45.342
 3.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students627594
 5.3%
African American612
 100%
American Indian04
Asian00
Hispanic104
 60%
Pacific Islander00
White610574
 5.9%
Two or More Races10
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients76.1%100%
 23.9%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cherokee Elementary School

Cherokee Elementary School ranks 115th of 497 Arkansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Cherokee Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Highland Middle School
High : Highland High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 547 students attended Cherokee Elementary School.

Students at Cherokee Elementary School are 95% White, 3% African American, 1% Hispanic.


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