Cherokee Ridge Elementary

Summary:

Cherokee Ridge Elementary is a public elementary school in Chickamauga, Georgia, serving 562 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Walker County School District, which is ranked 98 out of 203 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Cherokee Ridge Elementary has a higher per-student spending compared to the state average, it has consistently underperformed on the Milestones Assessment for English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science compared to the Walker County and Georgia state averages. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 33% of 3rd graders, 21.7% of 4th graders, and 47.9% of 5th graders were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 36.6% and 38.4% for Walker County and Georgia, respectively. Additionally, Cherokee Ridge Elementary has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 72.6% to 75.45% over the past few years, which is significantly higher than nearby schools in the Walker County district.

While Cherokee Ridge Elementary is part of the Walker County district, it consistently underperforms compared to other schools in the district, such as Chattanooga Valley Elementary and Saddle Ridge Elementary and Middle School, which have significantly higher test scores and rankings. Despite the challenges, the school's higher per-student spending and slightly higher student-teacher ratio could indicate potential opportunities for targeted interventions and support to improve student outcomes.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 2423 Johnson Rd
       Chickamauga, GA  30707


(706) 375-9831

District: Walker County

SchoolDigger Rank:
681st of 1,248 Georgia Elementary Schools


Students who attend Cherokee Ridge Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Chattanooga Valley Middle School
High:    Ridgeland High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.1 Help
Number of students:  562

Racial breakdown:

White:
84.2%
Two or more races:
7.8%
African American:
3.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  72.6% Help


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Compare Details Cherokee Ridge Elementary ranks worse than 54.6% of elementary schools in Georgia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 40.89. (See more...)
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Schooldigger Rankings:

Cherokee Ridge Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Walker County:

SchoolDigger ranks Walker County 98th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Cherokee Ridge Elementary

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 51.35 620th 1101 43.7%
2007 56.08 573rd 1125 49.1%
2008 50.63 638th 1134 43.7%
2009 64.79 426th 1133 62.4%
2010 64.32 471st 1183 60.2%
2011 62.88 525th 1212 56.7%
2012 70.23 383rd 1201 68.1%
2013 64.64 493rd 1225 59.8%
2014 54.21 682nd 1231 44.6%
2015 49.77 581st 1240 53.1%
2016 53.13 521st 1233 57.7%
2017 50.60 550th 1205 54.4%
2018 46.57 609th 1209 49.6%
2019 56.48 503rd 1234 59.2%
2021 55.25 494th 1214 59.3%
2022 42.00 670th 1244 46.1%
2023 39.15 703rd 1242 43.4%
2024 40.89 681st 1248 45.4%
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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Cherokee Ridge Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1999 596 45 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 646
2000 642 49 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 696
2001 740 55 1 5 1 n/a n/a 0 802
2002 734 51 2 3 2 n/a n/a 0 792
2003 734 51 2 3 2 n/a n/a 0 792
2004 764 50 4 5 1 n/a n/a 0 824
2005 794 51 3 6 3 n/a n/a 20 877
2006 798 53 4 6 3 n/a n/a 16 880
2007 753 53 7 6 2 n/a n/a 15 836
2008 807 48 10 15 2 n/a n/a 17 899
2009 787 40 8 18 0 n/a n/a 23 876
2010 776 36 0 10 0 4 28 0 854
2011 716 35 1 15 3 5 27 0 802
2012 692 41 3 18 3 1 25 0 783
2013 689 39 4 17 2 0 36 0 787
2014 597 31 1 17 3 0 22 0 671
2015 597 22 0 16 1 0 11 0 647
2016 587 23 0 16 1 0 26 0 653
2017 584 31 0 12 0 0 24 0 651
2018 561 32 1 15 0 0 30 0 639
2019 510 31 2 18 0 0 29 0 590
2020 504 27 2 15 0 0 21 0 569
2021 472 38 1 12 0 0 31 0 554
2022 467 34 2 19 0 1 36 0 559
2023 473 21 4 19 0 1 44 0 562

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 Ridge Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1999 646 40.1 16.1 60.2
2000 696 39.0 17.8 61.4
2001 802 34.5 23.2 59.5
2002 792 45.5 17.4 62.9
2003 792 45.5 17.4 62.9
2004 824 45.1 18.3 60.7
2005 877 53.8 16.3 63.2
2006 880 57.7 15.3 63.8
2007 836 60.9 13.7 66.6
2008 899 58.4 15.4 66.9
2009 876 60.2 14.6 70.8
2010 854 56.8 15.0 74.2
2011 802 53.6 14.9 76.6
2012 783 51.0 15.3 79.3
2013 787 49.2 15.9 79.4
2014 671 45.0 14.9 79.6
2015 647 43.0 15.0 80.4
2016 653 46.0 14.1 79.6
2017 651 47.7 13.6 76.5
2018 639 53.6 11.9 74.8
2019 590 52.3 11.2 72.7
2020 569 48.5 11.7 69.2
2021 554 45.3 12.2 75.5
2022 559 46.2 12.0 n/a
2023 562 46.2 12.1 72.6

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 Ridge Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1999 646 40.1 16.1 60.2
2000 696 39.0 17.8 61.4
2001 802 34.5 23.2 59.5
2002 792 45.5 17.4 62.9
2003 792 45.5 17.4 62.9
2004 824 45.1 18.3 60.7
2005 877 53.8 16.3 63.2
2006 880 57.7 15.3 63.8
2007 836 60.9 13.7 66.6
2008 899 58.4 15.4 66.9
2009 876 60.2 14.6 70.8
2010 854 56.8 15.0 74.2
2011 802 53.6 14.9 76.6
2012 783 51.0 15.3 79.3
2013 787 49.2 15.9 79.4
2014 671 45.0 14.9 79.6
2015 647 43.0 15.0 80.4
2016 653 46.0 14.1 79.6
2017 651 47.7 13.6 76.5
2018 639 53.6 11.9 74.8
2019 590 52.3 11.2 72.7
2020 569 48.5 11.7 69.2
2021 554 45.3 12.2 75.5
2022 559 46.2 12.0 n/a
2023 562 46.2 12.1 72.6

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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Per Pupil Expenditures for Cherokee Ridge Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017 $1,141 (12.2%) $8,207 (87.8%) $9,347
2018 $985 (9.4%) $9,486 (90.6%) $10,471
2019 $775 (7.0%) $10,303 (93.0%) $11,078

Data source: Georgia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Cherokee Ridge Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 503rd of 1234 Elementary schoolsRanks 703rd of 1242 Elementary schools
 15.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Cherokee Ridge Elementary)36.719.1
 17.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Walker County)39.633.2
 6.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4238.6
 3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Cherokee Ridge Elementary)38.825
 13.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Walker County)44.738.3
 6.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)5245.6
 6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Cherokee Ridge Elementary)4323.7
 19.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Walker County)41.131.9
 9.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4236.1
 5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Cherokee Ridge Elementary)4325
 18%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Walker County)37.239.9
 2.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4945.7
 3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Cherokee Ridge Elementary)46.643.8
 2.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Walker County)42.540.5
 2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4541.6
 3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Cherokee Ridge Elementary)54.438.4
 16%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Walker County)30.732.3
 1.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4137.4
 3.6%
5th Grade Science (Cherokee Ridge Elementary)49.546.6
 2.9%
   5th Grade Science (Walker County)47.241.2
 6%
   5th Grade Science (Georgia)4340
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students590562
 4.7%
African American3121
 32.3%
American Indian00
Asian24
 100%
Hispanic1819
 5.6%
Pacific Islander01
White510473
 7.3%
Two or More Races2944
 51.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients72.7%72.6%
 0.1%


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Students who attend Cherokee Ridge Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Chattanooga Valley Middle School
High : Ridgeland High School

Students at Cherokee Ridge Elementary are 84% White, 8% Two or more races, 4% African American, 3% Hispanic.

In the 2022-23 school year, 562 students attended Cherokee Ridge Elementary.

Cherokee Ridge Elementary ranks 681st of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Georgia Department of Education.

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