School Overview
Roosevelt Elementary School is a public primary educational institution located in Cherokee, Iowa, and serves as a vital component of the Cherokee Community School District. Dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment, the school focuses on building strong foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional development for its young student population. By emphasizing academic excellence alongside character building, Roosevelt Elementary strives to prepare its students for their future transitions into middle and high school within the district.

The school benefits from the resources and community-focused approach of the larger Cherokee Community School District, which prioritizes student engagement and academic growth. Through its website, the school maintains transparent communication with families, providing access to essential resources, district updates, and information regarding educational programs. Roosevelt Elementary plays an essential role in the local Cherokee community by creating a collaborative space where educators, parents, and students work together to ensure a well-rounded and successful elementary experience.
468
Total Students
33.3
Full-Time Teachers
14.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
50.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cherokee Elementary School
Demographic Student Count
White383
Hispanic61
Black3
Asian4
Two or More11
American Indian2
Pacific Islander4
  • White
    383 (81.8%)
  • Hispanic
    61 (13.0%)
  • Two or More
    11 (2.4%)
  • Asian
    4 (0.9%)
  • Pacific Islander
    4 (0.9%)
  • Black
    3 (0.6%)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.4%)
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: Cherokee Comm School District
Phone: (712)225-6760
Website: http://www.ccsd.k12.ia.us
Grade Range: Pre-K - 4th
Total Students: 468
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 33.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 188
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 46
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 47
Kindergarten 93
Grade 1 84
Grade 2 76
Grade 3 71
Grade 4 97

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Cherokee Elementary School
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten47
Kindergarten93
Grade 184
Grade 276
Grade 371
Grade 497
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Cherokee Elementary School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female22648.3%
Male24251.7%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)