B+
Cherokee Elementary School
PublicElementaryGrades PK–5
5700 Prescott Road, Alexandria, LA 71301 · (318) 442-1987 · Part of Rapides Parish School District
Students
576
Students per teacher
14:1
Free or reduced lunch
85%
Setting
City
Grades
PK–5
What stands out about Cherokee Elementary School
- Math proficiency 8 pts above the state
- Reading / language arts 10 pts above the state
- Enrollment up 10.1% since 2020
- Next stop for Deville kids: 28 high schools
On the path
Where Deville kids come from and go next.
PK–5Cherokee Elementary SchoolYou are here
1228 high schoolsDepends on your address
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency37%
State average 28.7%
Reading / language arts50%
State average 40.2%
Location
Directions ↗
5700 Prescott Road, Alexandria
Students
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K61
Kindergarten79
Grade 192
Grade 277
Grade 3100
Grade 487
Grade 580
Enrollment over time
523’20
545’21
579’22
600’23
576’24
Up 10.1% since 2020.
Who goes here
Black 48%White 26%Hispanic 15%Two or more races 7%Asian 4%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.