Cherokee Elementary School

575 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
Cherokee Elementary School, located on Evergreen Lane in Cedartown, Georgia, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Polk School District. As a public elementary school, it is committed to fostering academic growth and personal development for students in the local community. The school environment typically emphasizes core curriculum standards, literacy, and numeracy, while striving to create an inclusive atmosphere that encourages student engagement and social-emotional learning.

Beyond standard academics, Cherokee Elementary often functions as a community hub, coordinating with families to support student success from their early formative years. By providing a structured and supportive setting, the school focuses on preparing its young learners for the transition to middle school, focusing on essential skills such as critical thinking, collaboration, and foundational character building. For specific current information regarding extracurricular programs, faculty updates, or performance ratings, parents and community members are encouraged to consult the official Polk School District website or contact the school office directly.
575
Total Students
47.0
Full-Time Teachers
12.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
82.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cherokee Elementary School
Demographic Student Count
White271
Hispanic243
Black16
Asian14
Two or More29
American Indian2
  • White
    271 (47.1%)
  • Hispanic
    243 (42.3%)
  • Two or More
    29 (5.0%)
  • Black
    16 (2.8%)
  • Asian
    14 (2.4%)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.3%)
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: Polk County
Phone: (770)748-5614
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 575
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 47.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 472
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 56
Kindergarten 89
Grade 1 98
Grade 2 74
Grade 3 85
Grade 4 88
Grade 5 85

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Cherokee Elementary School
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten56
Kindergarten89
Grade 198
Grade 274
Grade 385
Grade 488
Grade 585
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Cherokee Elementary School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female29050.4%
Male28549.6%