“Every student matters and every moment counts.”
The motto of Cherokee Elementary sets the stage for success at the Memphis-Shelby County public school serving the neighborhoods of Orange Mound and Cherokee. The school takes community and safety seriously, every year fostering a tightly knit family of around 400 students ranging from pre-K to fifth grade.
Family Lunch Days, Literacy Nights and other special events are part of Cherokee Elementary’s intentional involvement of parents and grandparents in their children’s education. Other community partners include the Memphis Police Department and Memphis Fire Department, who frequently visit the school to read to students and participate in other activities.
While students may not have the highest test scores in Memphis, their math and reading proficiency ratings are trending upward with the help of Title I funding and a rigorous and detailed School Improvement Plan.
Cherokee Elementary offers a unique variety of extracurriculars including Majorette Club, Book Club, Entrepreneurship, intramural sports and more. With these opportunities, a caring community and standards-aligned instruction, Cherokee Elementary proves their seriousness about their mission to “promote a safe learning environment that promotes a love for learning daily, while setting goals and celebrating growth for all students.”
Cherokee Elementary School
Public Pre-K, Elementary School
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Grade Pre-K-5
3061 Kimball Ave,
Memphis, TN
Shelby County Schools
School Details
Head of School
Nakita Reed
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Math Proficiency
7.5%
Reading Proficiency
12%
Annual Tuition
$0
Niche Grade
C-
C
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
12%
Math Proficiency
7.5%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
25
Full Time Teachers
25
Teachers in First or Second Year
45.2%
GreatSchools Rating
3
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
Science
28.7%
State Average
37%
Math
25.6%
State Average
32.2%
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
408:1
Student Diversity
Male
55.4%
Female
44.6%
Black
90.9%
Hispanic
6.1%
Two or more races
1.8%
White
1.3%
Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
GreatSchools Reviews
11/1/2019
I am very dissatisfied with how teachers interacts with prek students.
5/14/2018
Terrible since former Principal Rowan left. Academics has degraded. Food is terrible & staff can be very rude (mostlyu Principal Payne).
1/14/2016
The school is great because students are made to feel that they can accomplish anything! The principal sets high expectations for all and provides a path for them to meet the expectations.
10/24/2015
The school has really improved, and is now one of the highest performing elementary schools in the district. The curriculum is rigorous and students have many incentives to learn. The principal and teachers really care about student progress. I am grateful to have my child in this school. Cherokee i...
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Average Home Value
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Median Lot Size
7,840 Sq Ft
% Renters
60%
Average Household Income
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% of College Grads
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Median Age
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Average House Size
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Cherokee Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-5 in Memphis, TN and is served by the Shelby County Schools in Tennessee. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 368 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 7.5% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 12% are proficient in reading. Cherokee Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C- and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $113,302. Discover additional schools in the area, like Melrose High School, Invictus Academy at Airways, East High School, and more. Learn more about what Memphis has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Cherokee Elementary School.