Cherokee

Located at 506 South Smelter in Cherokee, Kansas, the Cherokee school district is an active, regular public school system serving its local community within the broader Pittsburg, Kansas metropolitan area. Categorized geographically as a distant rural setting, the district manages three operational schools that offer continuous educational programming from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. During the 2024–2025 school year, the district enrolled a total of 433 students, consisting of 227 male and 206 female pupils distributed evenly across its primary, middle, and secondary grade levels.

To support student learning and administrative operations, the district maintains a substantial personnel infrastructure totaling 200.66 full-time equivalent (FTE) staff members. This includes 96.66 FTE classroom teachers, 8 FTE instructional aides, and 96 FTE support staff who collectively serve a student body composed of 376 White, 21 Hispanic, 20 multiracial, 7 Black, 6 American Indian, 2 Pacific Islander, and 1 Asian student. Parents, students, and educational researchers seeking further information about the district's programs and community services can contact the district office at (620) 457-8350 or visit its official website at http://www.usd247.com.