ALPrimaryProfile data from NCES 2023-24

Cherokee Elementary School — School Profile & District Info

Primary|Cherokee, Alabama|Colbert County

Cherokee, AL 35616

School Profile

Grades
PK–6
Enrollment
221
Student:Teacher
14.7:1
Locale
Rural
Econ. Disadvantaged
43.0%

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency
35-39%
Math Proficiency
<=5%
Chronic Absenteeism
4.9%
SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented
Student-Teacher Ratio: 11.6:1
Better than average in AL

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending
$15,018
District-level data
Funding Sources
Federal 18%State 48%Local 34%

Community Context

Median Home Value
$208,167
+0.3% YoY
Florence, AL metro area · Zillow Feb 2026
Community Need Level
Elevated
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

226
Current enrollment
Declining(-27% 5yr)

Frequently Asked Questions about Cherokee Elementary School

Cherokee Elementary School currently enrolls 221 students across Primary grade levels. The school operates under Colbert County in AL.

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