Cherokee Elementary School

42900 RIVERGATE DR
CLINTON TWP, MI 48038

www.chippewavalleyschools.org/schools/elementary-schools/cherokee/

526 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Cherokee Elementary School, located in Clinton Township, Michigan, is a public school serving students within the Chippewa Valley Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. By focusing on a well-rounded curriculum, Cherokee Elementary aims to prepare its young learners for future success by encouraging critical thinking, creativity, and a strong sense of community.

The school benefits from being part of the larger Chippewa Valley district, which provides students with access to various resources, extracurricular opportunities, and a structured approach to early education. With a dedicated staff and a focus on collaborative learning, Cherokee Elementary places a high value on parental involvement and community partnership to help each child reach their full potential. The school’s environment is generally noted for its neighborhood-centric feel, striving to be a safe and engaging place where students can build a solid foundation for their educational journey.

526

Total Students

26.5

Full-Time Teachers

19.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

40.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cherokee Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	368
Hispanic	29
Black	69
Asian	14
Two or More	46

White
368 (70.0%)
Black
69 (13.1%)
Two or More
46 (8.7%)
Hispanic
29 (5.5%)
Asian
14 (2.7%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Chippewa Valley Schools
Phone:	(586)723-4800
Website:	http://www.chippewavalleyschools.org/schools/elementary-schools/cherokee/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	526
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	195
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	17

* 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

Kindergarten 84

Grade 1 84

Grade 2 79

Grade 3 78

Grade 4 99

Grade 5 102