Cherokee Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Pascagoula, Mississippi 39581 · Pascagoula-Gautier School District
#77 of 427 elementary schools in Mississippi
#18317 of 50,301 nationally
About Cherokee Elementary
Cherokee Elementary is a public elementary located in Pascagoula, in the Pascagoula-Gautier School District school district of Mississippi, United States. It caters for Grades K–4. In 2025 it enrolled 206 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 59.8 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 77th of 427 ranked elementary schools in Mississippi. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (72th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 206.
There are 11 schools in Pascagoula; Cherokee Elementary ranks 3rd of 10 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)57%
- Reading proficiency (30%)62%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)74.3%
- Students per teacher (15%)12.9
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 by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 206
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 74.3%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 12.9
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 62%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 57%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Cherokee Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
William M Colmer Middle
Pascagoula · Public middle · Grades 7–8
532 students · 878 m away
Jackson Elem
Pascagoula · Public elementary · Grades K–4
193 students · 1.0 km away
Arlington Elem
Pascagoula · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
333 students · 1.2 km away
Eastlawn Elem
Pascagoula · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
337 students · 1.5 km away
Jackson County Exceptional
Pascagoula · Public other · Grades K–12
44 students · 2.2 km away
Pascagoula High
Pascagoula · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,127 students · 2.5 km away
Central Elementary
Pascagoula · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
245 students · 3.2 km away
Trent Lott
Pascagoula · Public middle · Grades 5–6
524 students · 3.2 km away
Beach Elementary
Pascagoula · Public elementary · Grades K–4
100 students · 3.2 km away
Lake Elem
Pascagoula · Public elementary · Grades K–4
96 students · 3.8 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Mississippi with a comparable Enrollment.
Threadgill Primary School
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207 students
McEvans Elementary School
Shaw · Public elementary · Grades K–6
204 students
Nichols Elementary School
Biloxi · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
203 students
North Forrest Elementary School
Hattiesburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
209 students
Summit Elementary School
Summit · Public elementary · Grades 1–4
200 students
Long Creek Elementary School
Sallis · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
199 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Cherokee Elementary a good school?
Cherokee Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 59.8 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #77 of 427 in Mississippi. 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 rank in Mississippi?
Cherokee Elementary ranks #77 of 427 elementary schools in Mississippi and #18317 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Cherokee Elementary?
Cherokee Elementary had 206 students in 2025.
Is Cherokee Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Cherokee Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–4. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Cherokee Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Cherokee Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.