CHEROKEE ES

www.roughers.net

340 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Cherokee Elementary School is a public school located in Muskogee, Oklahoma, serving students as part of the Muskogee Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and the social-emotional development of its students. By focusing on fundamental skills and engaging instructional strategies, the school aims to prepare young learners for future success within the district’s educational framework.

Beyond its core curriculum, Cherokee Elementary places a strong emphasis on community involvement and building positive partnerships with families. The school utilizes its affiliation with Muskogee Public Schools to leverage district-wide resources, extracurricular opportunities, and professional development initiatives for its faculty. For parents and community members interested in specific programs, academic calendars, or enrollment procedures, the school’s official website serves as the primary hub for administrative information and updates regarding school life.

340

Total Students

17.0

Full-Time Teachers

20.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CHEROKEE ES
Demographic	Student Count
White	60
Hispanic	42
Black	138
Two or More	85
American Indian	15

Black
138 (40.6%)
Two or More
85 (25.0%)
White
60 (17.6%)
Hispanic
42 (12.4%)
American Indian
15 (4.4%)

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:	MUSKOGEE
Phone:	(918)684-3890
Website:	http://www.roughers.net
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	340
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 60

Grade 1 56

Grade 2 54

Grade 3 62

Grade 4 57

Grade 5 51