Cherokee ES vs Verdigris ES
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Oklahoma, United States, 8.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cherokee ES
Catoosa · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
857 students
Verdigris ES
Claremore · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
424 students
| Measure | Cherokee ES Catoosa, Oklahoma | Verdigris ES Claremore, Oklahoma |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #577 of 899 | #48 of 899 |
| National rank | #40252 of 50,301 | #14618 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–3 |
| Students | 857 | 424 |
| Enrollment | 857 | 424 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.1% | 40.6% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 52% |
| Math proficiency | – | 62% |
| city | Catoosa | Claremore |
| state | Oklahoma | Oklahoma |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Verdigris ES scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.3 vs 27.2).
- •Verdigris ES does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.6% vs 81.1%).
- •Verdigris ES does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 17.1).
- •Cherokee ES is the larger school with 857 students compared with 424.
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 ES better than Verdigris ES?
On the Success Index (US), Verdigris ES ranks higher (65.3 vs 27.2 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 ES and Verdigris ES?
About 8.2 km in a straight line, between Catoosa and Claremore in Oklahoma.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cherokee ES: 857. Verdigris ES: 424. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cherokee ES and Verdigris ES rank in Oklahoma?
Cherokee ES is 577th of 899 and Verdigris ES is 48th of 899 among elementary schools in Oklahoma on the 2025 Success Index (US).