Cherokee Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Johnson City, Tennessee 37604 · Johnson City
#168 of 913 elementary schools in Tennessee
#20658 of 50,301 nationally
About Cherokee Elementary
Cherokee Elementary is a public elementary located in Johnson City, in the Johnson City school district of Tennessee, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 345 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 56.4 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 168th of 913 ranked elementary schools in Tennessee. Its strongest component is math proficiency (66th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (47th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 345.
There are 17 schools in Johnson City; Cherokee Elementary ranks 8th of 13 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%)47%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)–
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
- 345
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Reading proficiency
- 47%
- 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).
Little Buccaneers Student Child Care Center
Johnson City · Public other · Grades PK–PK
0 students · 2.5 km away
University School
Johnson City · Public other · Grades K–12
635 students · 2.9 km away
South Side Elementary
Johnson City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
419 students · 3.7 km away
Liberty Bell Middle School
Johnson City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
987 students · 4.8 km away
Washington County Adult High School
Johnson City · Public high · Grades 9–12
0 students · 4.8 km away
Woodland Elementary
Johnson City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
537 students · 5.0 km away
North Side Elementary
Johnson City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
361 students · 5.2 km away
Science Hill High School
Johnson City · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,359 students · 5.2 km away
Mountain View Elementary
Johnson City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
472 students · 5.9 km away
Fairmont Elementary
Johnson City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
530 students · 6.7 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Tennessee with a comparable Enrollment.
Gainesboro Elementary
Gainesboro · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
345 students
Old Center Elementary
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345 students
Kittrell Elementary
Readyville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
345 students
Winchester Elementary
Memphis · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
344 students
Woodmore Elementary School
Chattanooga · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
346 students
Pin Oak Elementary
Lexington · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
344 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Cherokee Elementary a good school?
Cherokee Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 56.4 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #168 of 913 in Tennessee. 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 Tennessee?
Cherokee Elementary ranks #168 of 913 elementary schools in Tennessee and #20658 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Cherokee Elementary?
Cherokee Elementary had 345 students in 2025.
Is Cherokee Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Cherokee Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. 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.