Cherokee Heights Elementary School

www.spps.org

228 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Cherokee Heights Elementary School is a public school located in the West Side neighborhood of Saint Paul, Minnesota, and operates as part of the Saint Paul Public Schools (SPPS) district. The school serves a diverse student body, fostering an inclusive environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and community engagement. By prioritizing strong relationships between educators, families, and students, the school aims to create a supportive foundation that prepares young learners for success in their future academic endeavors.

The school is well-regarded for its commitment to providing a holistic education that balances core curriculum—such as reading, writing, and mathematics—with opportunities for personal enrichment. As an integral part of the Saint Paul community, Cherokee Heights utilizes its location to engage with local resources and cultivate a welcoming school culture. Families interested in enrollment or specific programming, such as extracurricular activities or district-supported initiatives, can find detailed information and updates on the official SPPS website at www.spps.org.

228

Total Students

22.0

Full-Time Teachers

10.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

71.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cherokee Heights Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	56
Hispanic	61
Black	65
Asian	13
Two or More	31
American Indian	2

Black
65 (28.5%)
Hispanic
61 (26.8%)
White
56 (24.6%)
Two or More
31 (13.6%)
Asian
13 (5.7%)
American Indian
2 (0.9%)

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:	Saint Paul Public Schools
Phone:	(651)293-8610
Website:	http://www.spps.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	228
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	153
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 3

Kindergarten 37

Grade 1 39

Grade 2 44

Grade 3 48

Grade 4 27

Grade 5 30