Cherokee Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-5

5700 Prescott Rd, Alexandria, LA

Cherokee Village Neighborhood

Rapides Parish Public Schools

5.0

2.7

576 Students

B+

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Bonnie B. Lord

Student Teacher Ratio
14:1

Math Proficiency
23%

Reading Proficiency
50%

Academics

B+

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

50%

Math Proficiency

23%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 14:1 Teachers 43	Full Time Teachers 42
Teachers in First or Second Year 100%

Test Scores

Equity

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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

436:1

Student Diversity

Male 53.3%	Female 46.7%
Black 47.6%	White 26.2%
Hispanic 14.9%	Two or more races 6.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander 4%	Native American <1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander <1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

5.0 Parent

12/9/2019

It's been a good experience for my son. The teachers are great and care a lot about students. We are very happy! Great principal and GREAT teachers!!!

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1.0 parent

5/21/2025

This school has a “ZERO BULLYING POLICY” yet my son came home with bruises multiple times and was constantly bullied we talked to the teachers, the principal and anyone who would listen and no one did anything about it, his kindergarten class had 8 kids go to summer school which falls on the teacher...

3.0 parent

11/1/2012

My son attened Cherokee during 2008 - 2010. He had a phenomenal 2nd and 3rd grade teacher. However, his 4th grade teacher was very, very difficult to work with. The principal was no help at all. After calling to the State Board of Education my son got the help he needed - which wasn't much. If you a...

4.0 parent

10/31/2009

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Louisiana Rapides Parish Alexandria 71301 Cherokee Village

Cherokee Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-5 in Alexandria, LA and is served by the Rapides Parish Public Schools in Louisiana. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 576 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 23% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 50% are proficient in reading. Cherokee Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $271,207. Discover additional schools in the area, like Alexandria Senior High School, Amikids Alexandria, Central Louisiana Supports & Services Center, and more. Learn more about what Alexandria has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Cherokee Elementary School.

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