Cherokee Elementary School vs Horseshoe Drive Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Louisiana, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cherokee Elementary School
Alexandria · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
576 students
Horseshoe Drive Elementary School
Alexandria · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
243 students
| Measure | Cherokee Elementary School Alexandria, Louisiana | Horseshoe Drive Elementary School Alexandria, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #299 of 697 | #405 of 697 |
| National rank | #12051 of 50,301 | #17276 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 576 | 243 |
| Enrollment | 576 | 243 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84.5% | 95.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 10.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 75% | 67% |
| city | Alexandria | Alexandria |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cherokee Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.9 vs 61.3).
- •Cherokee Elementary School does better on math proficiency (75% vs 67%).
- •Cherokee Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 62%).
- •Cherokee Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84.5% vs 95.9%).
- •Horseshoe Drive Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.1 vs 14.0).
- •Cherokee Elementary School is the larger school with 576 students compared with 243.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Cherokee Elementary School better than Horseshoe Drive Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Cherokee Elementary School ranks higher (68.9 vs 61.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Cherokee Elementary School and Horseshoe Drive Elementary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Alexandria and Alexandria in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cherokee Elementary School: 576. Horseshoe Drive Elementary School: 243. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cherokee Elementary School and Horseshoe Drive Elementary School rank in Louisiana?
Cherokee Elementary School is 299th of 697 and Horseshoe Drive Elementary School is 405th of 697 among elementary schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).