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.
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
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 271 |
| Hispanic | 243 |
| Black | 16 |
| Asian | 14 |
| Two or More | 29 |
| American Indian | 2 |
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White271 (47.1%)
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Hispanic243 (42.3%)
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Two or More29 (5.0%)
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Black16 (2.8%)
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Asian14 (2.4%)
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American Indian2 (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
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 56 |
| Kindergarten | 89 |
| Grade 1 | 98 |
| Grade 2 | 74 |
| Grade 3 | 85 |
| Grade 4 | 88 |
| Grade 5 | 85 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 290 | 50.4% |
| Male | 285 | 49.6% |
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