Cherokee Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Alexandria, Louisiana 71301 · Rapides Parish
#299 of 697 elementary schools in Louisiana
#12051 of 50,301 nationally
About Cherokee Elementary School
Cherokee Elementary School is a public elementary located in Alexandria, in the Rapides Parish school district of Louisiana, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 576 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 68.9 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 299th of 697 ranked elementary schools in Louisiana. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (92th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 576.
There are 19 schools in Alexandria; Cherokee Elementary School ranks 4th of 19 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)75%
- Reading proficiency (30%)77%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)84.5%
- Students per teacher (15%)14.0
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Cherokee Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 576
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 84.5%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 14.0
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 77%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 75%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Cherokee Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Scott M. Brame Middle School
Alexandria · Public middle · Grades 6–8
709 students · 1.0 km away
Alexandria Senior High School
Alexandria · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,475 students · 1.2 km away
Horseshoe Drive Elementary School
Alexandria · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
243 students · 1.6 km away
J.B. Nachman Elementary School
Alexandria · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
546 students · 2.9 km away
Martin Park Elementary School
Alexandria · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
281 students · 3.1 km away
D.F. Huddle Elementary
Alexandria · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
412 students · 3.7 km away
L.S. Rugg Elementary School
Alexandria · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
356 students · 3.7 km away
Bolton Academy
Alexandria · Public high · Grades 6–12
372 students · 3.9 km away
Alexandria Middle Magnet School
Alexandria · Public middle · Grades 6–8
469 students · 4.0 km away
Phoenix Magnet Elementary School
Alexandria · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
314 students · 4.3 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Louisiana with a comparable Enrollment.
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576 students
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Thibodaux · Public elementary · Grades PK–1
575 students
Lisa Park Elementary School
Houma · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
574 students
Shreve Island Elementary School
Shreveport · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
579 students
Broadmoor Elementary School
Baton Rouge · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
579 students
Alice Birney Elementary School
Metairie · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
579 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Cherokee Elementary School a good school?
Cherokee Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 68.9 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #299 of 697 in Louisiana. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Cherokee Elementary School rank in Louisiana?
Cherokee Elementary School ranks #299 of 697 elementary schools in Louisiana and #12051 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Cherokee Elementary School?
Cherokee Elementary School had 576 students in 2025.
Is Cherokee Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Cherokee Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Cherokee Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Cherokee Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.