Cherokee Immersion ES-Tahlequah vs Heritage ES
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Oklahoma, United States, 4.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cherokee Immersion ES-Tahlequah
Tahlequah · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
112 students
Heritage ES
Tahlequah · Public elementary · Grades K–5
501 students
| Measure | Cherokee Immersion ES-Tahlequah Tahlequah, Oklahoma | Heritage ES Tahlequah, Oklahoma |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #627 of 899 | #250 of 899 |
| National rank | #42044 of 50,301 | #28916 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 112 | 501 |
| Enrollment | 112 | 501 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.1% | 67.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 16.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 51% |
| city | Tahlequah | Tahlequah |
| state | Oklahoma | Oklahoma |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Heritage ES scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.5 vs 24.4).
- •Heritage ES does better on math proficiency (51% vs 22%).
- •Heritage ES does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 22%).
- •Cherokee Immersion ES-Tahlequah does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66.1% vs 67.3%).
- •Cherokee Immersion ES-Tahlequah does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 16.2).
- •Heritage ES is the larger school with 501 students compared with 112.
- •Cherokee Immersion ES-Tahlequah is a charter school while Heritage ES is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Immersion ES-Tahlequah better than Heritage ES?
On the Success Index (US), Heritage ES ranks higher (44.5 vs 24.4 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 Immersion ES-Tahlequah and Heritage ES?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Tahlequah and Tahlequah in Oklahoma.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cherokee Immersion ES-Tahlequah: 112. Heritage ES: 501. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cherokee Immersion ES-Tahlequah and Heritage ES rank in Oklahoma?
Cherokee Immersion ES-Tahlequah is 627th of 899 and Heritage ES is 250th of 899 among elementary schools in Oklahoma on the 2025 Success Index (US).