Is Cherokee Point Elementary a good school?

Cherokee Point Elementary ranks 3635 th of 5862 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Cherokee Point Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 296 students attended Cherokee Point Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Cherokee Point Elementary?

Students at Cherokee Point Elementary are 76% Hispanic, 10% Asian, 7% African American, 4% White, 3% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Cherokee Point Elementary attend?

Students who attend Cherokee Point Elementary usually go on to attend: Middle : Wilson Middle High : Hoover High

Cherokee Point Elementary

Summary:

Cherokee Point Elementary is a public elementary school in San Diego, California, serving 279 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the San Diego Unified school district, which is ranked 604 out of 1,568 districts in the state.

Cherokee Point Elementary faces significant academic challenges, consistently ranking in the bottom half of California elementary schools over the past decade. The school's performance on standardized tests is well below the district and state averages in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students from low-income backgrounds (90.68%) and a large population of English Language Learners, which may contribute to the academic struggles. Chronic absenteeism has also been a growing concern, increasing from 18.6% in 2017-2018 to 41.4% in 2022-2023.

Interestingly, nearby schools like Franklin Elementary and Edison Elementary are performing significantly better academically, despite serving similar student populations. This suggests that factors beyond just student demographics can contribute to a school's success. Addressing the high chronic absenteeism rate and implementing strategies used by higher-performing nearby schools may be key focus areas for improving student outcomes at Cherokee Point Elementary.

Detail:

Public K-5

3735 38th St.
San Diego, CA 92105-2414

(619) 641-3400

District: San Diego Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
3635^th of 5,862 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,573

Students who attend Cherokee Point Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Wilson Middle
High:	Hoover High

Student/teacher ratio: 23.6

Number of students: 296

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

75.7%

Asian:

10.1%

African American:

6.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 93.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Cherokee Point Elementary ranks worse than 62% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 83^rd among 117 ranked elementary schools in the San Diego Unified School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 33.49. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (75.7%), Asian (10.1%), African American (6.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 93.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Cherokee Point Elementary is 23.6. 71 elementary schools in the San Diego Unified School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Cherokee Point Elementary employs 12.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Cherokee Point Elementary is $9,573, which is the 29^th highest among 117 elementary schools in the San Diego Unified School District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Cherokee Point Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Cherokee Point Elementary 3635^th of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See Cherokee Point Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

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Hispanic students:

San Diego Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks San Diego Unified 604^th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Cherokee Point Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Cherokee Point Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2007	12.57	4795^th	5113	6.2%
2008	18.62	4425^th	5113	13.5%
2009	25.56	4018^th	5193	22.6%
2010	34.79	3505^th	5314	34.0%
2011	18.32	4777^th	5377	11.2%
2012	14.06	5011^th	5390	7.0%
2013	17.78	4879^th	5530	11.8%
2015	26.86	3946^th	5611	29.7%
2016	20.51	4573^rd	5614	18.5%
2017	28.59	3949^th	5692	30.6%
2018	24.20	4305^th	5662	24.0%
2019	27.55	4142^nd	5789	28.5%
2022	35.44	3423^rd	5883	41.8%
2023	40.91	3071^st	5874	47.7%
2024	33.49	3635^th	5862	38.0%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Cherokee Point Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	45.18	1494^th	3246	54.0%
2019	34.40	2172^nd	3275	33.7%
2022	29.89	2618^th	3311	20.9%
2023	37.01	2018^th	3250	37.9%
2024	34.00	2251^st	3160	28.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Cherokee Point Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	34.13	3461^st	5084	31.9%
2019	38.75	3218^th	5173	37.8%
2022	51.07	2215^th	5264	57.9%
2023	57.99	1877^th	5374	65.1%
2024	42.56	2939^th	5511	46.7%

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Rank History for Female students at Cherokee Point Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	26.10	4078^th	5413	24.7%
2019	34.18	3481^st	5492	36.6%
2022	40.74	2953^rd	5635	47.6%
2023	36.09	3290^th	5617	41.4%
2024	30.78	3726^th	5605	33.5%

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Rank History for Male students at Cherokee Point Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	25.18	4089^th	5431	24.7%
2019	24.51	4233^rd	5510	23.2%
2022	31.17	3687^th	5663	34.9%
2023	45.16	2731^st	5650	51.7%
2024	36.02	3342^nd	5636	40.7%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Cherokee Point Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	31.87	3422^nd	4830	29.2%
2019	32.65	3510^th	4963	29.3%
2022	41.75	2767^th	5084	45.6%
2023	60.34	1645^th	5098	67.7%
2024	39.68	2981^st	5102	41.6%

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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: California Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Cherokee Point Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2006	11	31	42	377	1	n/a	n/a	0	462
2007	10	29	24	403	0	n/a	n/a	2	468
2008	11	35	27	404	1	n/a	n/a	0	478
2009	15	37	27	379	1	0	0	0	459
2010	17	31	22	399	1	3	14	0	487
2011	16	39	26	410	1	1	9	0	502
2012	17	52	24	418	1	1	7	0	520
2013	12	39	19	387	0	1	8	0	466
2014	15	39	22	419	1	2	15	0	513
2015	9	38	20	395	1	1	12	0	476
2016	11	29	23	358	1	2	16	0	440
2017	15	21	24	311	2	2	13	0	388
2018	10	27	25	325	1	1	13	0	402
2019	7	22	21	305	1	1	21	0	378
2020	11	16	35	280	2	1	19	0	364
2021	6	15	33	235	1	1	15	0	306
2022	7	13	26	227	1	1	17	0	292
2023	12	20	28	205	1	1	12	0	279
2024	11	20	30	224	1	1	9	0	296

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Cherokee Point Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2006	462	30.0	15.4	90
2007	468	28.0	16.7	95.7
2008	478	30.6	15.6	97.3
2009	459	25.0	16.0	96.1
2010	487	28.0	17.3	96.1
2011	502	n/a	n/a	96
2012	520	29.0	17.9	n/a
2013	466	29.0	16.0	99.4
2014	513	20.0	25.6	90.1
2015	476	19.0	25.0	94.1
2016	440	19.0	23.1	95.9
2017	388	17.0	22.8	96.4
2018	402	16.0	25.1	94
2019	378	16.0	23.6	96
2020	364	n/a	n/a	92.6
2021	306	14.0	21.8	94.8
2022	292	13.0	22.4	91.1
2023	279	13.0	21.4	90.7
2024	296	12.5	23.6	93.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Cherokee Point Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2006	462	30.0	15.4	90
2007	468	28.0	16.7	95.7
2008	478	30.6	15.6	97.3
2009	459	25.0	16.0	96.1
2010	487	28.0	17.3	96.1
2011	502	n/a	n/a	96
2012	520	29.0	17.9	n/a
2013	466	29.0	16.0	99.4
2014	513	20.0	25.6	90.1
2015	476	19.0	25.0	94.1
2016	440	19.0	23.1	95.9
2017	388	17.0	22.8	96.4
2018	402	16.0	25.1	94
2019	378	16.0	23.6	96
2020	364	n/a	n/a	92.6
2021	306	14.0	21.8	94.8
2022	292	13.0	22.4	91.1
2023	279	13.0	21.4	90.7
2024	296	12.5	23.6	93.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

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