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
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
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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.