Cherokee Elementary

cherokee.jcschools.org/

345 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Cherokee Elementary School, located at 2100 Cherokee Road in Johnson City, Tennessee, is a prominent member of the Johnson City Schools district. Serving the local community, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment that emphasizes academic excellence and personal growth for students in their formative years. By focusing on a well-rounded curriculum, the school aims to prepare children not only for future academic challenges but also to become responsible and thoughtful members of their community.

The school is well-regarded for its commitment to student success, often leveraging the resources provided by the Johnson City school system to enhance instruction and extracurricular opportunities. With a focus on creating a welcoming atmosphere, Cherokee Elementary works closely with parents and community stakeholders to ensure that every student has access to the tools and encouragement needed to thrive. Those interested in learning more about their specific programs, staff directory, or district news can visit their official website at http://www.jcschools.org/cherokee.

345

Total Students

25.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cherokee Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	200
Hispanic	85
Black	26
Asian	2
Two or More	32

White
200 (58.0%)
Hispanic
85 (24.6%)
Two or More
32 (9.3%)
Black
26 (7.5%)
Asian
2 (0.6%)

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:	Johnson City
Phone:	(423)434-5281
Website:	http://cherokee.jcschools.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	345
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.5
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

Pre-Kindergarten 21

Kindergarten 44

Grade 1 68

Grade 2 43

Grade 3 49

Grade 4 59

Grade 5 61