Cherokee Elementary School

3300 Highway 79 South
Guntersville, AL 35976

387 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 5th

School Overview

Cherokee Elementary School, located in Guntersville, Alabama, serves as a foundational educational institution for the local community. Situated on Highway 79 South, the school focuses on providing a nurturing and structured environment tailored to the developmental needs of young students. As part of the Guntersville City Schools system, the institution emphasizes core academic excellence while fostering social and emotional growth, aiming to prepare students for a successful transition into middle school and beyond.

The school is dedicated to maintaining a collaborative relationship between faculty, students, and families to support a well-rounded learning experience. By utilizing a variety of instructional resources and community-supported programs, Cherokee Elementary strives to create an inclusive atmosphere where every child is encouraged to reach their academic potential. Their commitment to excellence is reflected in their emphasis on foundational literacy, numeracy, and character development, ensuring that the school remains a pillar of the Guntersville educational landscape.

387

Total Students

20.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

50.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cherokee Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	298
Hispanic	17
Black	55
Asian	2
Two or More	10
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	2

White
298 (77.0%)
Black
55 (14.2%)
Hispanic
17 (4.4%)
Two or More
10 (2.6%)
American Indian
3 (0.8%)
Asian
2 (0.5%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Guntersville City
Phone:	(256)582-3908
Website:	http://www.cherokee-elementary.com
Grade Range:	3rd - 5th
Total Students:	387
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	176
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	18

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 3 135

Grade 4 125

Grade 5 127