Cherokee Heights Elementary School

Summary:

Cherokee Heights Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Saint Paul, Minnesota, serving 225 students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade. The school is part of the Saint Paul Public Schools district, which is ranked 346 out of 463 districts in Minnesota and has a rating of 1 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger.

Cherokee Heights Elementary has a diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 23.56% White, 21.78% African American, 31.11% Hispanic, 7.56% Asian, 2.67% Native American, and 13.33% two or more races. This diversity is higher than the nearby Riverview Spanish/English Dual Immersion School and Somerset Elementary, which have a higher percentage of White students. However, the school's academic performance consistently ranks in the bottom 20% of Minnesota elementary schools, with proficiency rates ranging from 0% to 35.29% across different grade levels and subject areas. This is significantly lower than the state and district averages.

Cherokee Heights Elementary has a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 58.9% to 83.11% over the past three school years. This is significantly higher than the nearby Somerset Elementary (25.33%) and Nova Classical Academy Lower School (22.36%), indicating a higher proportion of students from low-income families. Despite having a lower student-teacher ratio compared to some nearby schools, Cherokee Heights Elementary's academic performance remains significantly lower, suggesting that factors beyond the student-teacher ratio, such as curriculum, instructional practices, and school leadership, may be more influential in driving student achievement.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 694 Charlton St
       Saint Paul, MN  55107-2799


(651) 293-8610

District: Saint Paul Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
783rd of 881 Minnesota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $23,552 Help


Students who attend Cherokee Heights Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Humboldt High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.0 Help
Number of students:  225

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
31.1%
White:
23.6%
African American:
21.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  83.1% Help


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Compare Details Cherokee Heights Elementary School ranks worse than 88.9% of elementary schools in Minnesota. It also ranks 20th among 38 ranked elementary schools in the Saint Paul Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 11.15. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Cherokee Heights Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (31.1%), White (23.6%), African American (21.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 83.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Cherokee Heights Elementary School is 12, which is the 19th best among 38 elementary schools in the Saint Paul Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Cherokee Heights Elementary School is $23,552, which is the highest among 39 elementary schools in the Saint Paul Public Schools District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Cherokee Heights Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Cherokee Heights Elementary School 783rd of 881 Minnesota public elementary schools. (See Cherokee Heights Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Saint Paul Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Saint Paul Public Schools 346th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Cherokee Heights Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Cherokee Heights Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 4.09 641st 674 4.9%
2004 9.78 632nd 676 6.5%
2005 7.09 656th 685 4.2%
2006 4.41 727th 756 3.8%
2007 4.79 743rd 777 4.4%
2008 7.21 739th 781 5.4%
2010 9.10 753rd 803 6.2%
2011 8.39 763rd 814 6.3%
2012 4.98 778th 820 5.1%
2013 4.56 783rd 824 5.0%
2014 4.06 786th 826 4.8%
2015 3.21 808th 840 3.8%
2016 2.49 819th 848 3.4%
2017 1.49 833rd 853 2.3%
2018 3.84 809th 847 4.5%
2019 3.38 842nd 870 3.2%
2021 2.35 863rd 869 0.7%
2022 5.62 808th 858 5.8%
2023 8.31 773rd 845 8.5%
2024 11.15 783rd 881 11.1%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Cherokee Heights Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 34.02 166th 239 30.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Cherokee Heights Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 10.97 426th 463 8.0%
2023 5.00 522nd 524 0.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Cherokee Heights Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 11.20 685th 728 5.9%
2019 12.06 689th 740 6.9%
2021 6.38 676th 683 1.0%
2022 5.79 652nd 663 1.7%
2023 13.84 698th 774 9.8%
2024 15.95 700th 793 11.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Cherokee Heights Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 4.07 743rd 774 4.0%
2019 2.13 777th 787 1.3%
2023 10.65 707th 787 10.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Cherokee Heights Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 4.14 743rd 779 4.6%
2019 6.62 746th 798 6.5%
2022 13.51 706th 808 12.6%
2023 7.68 740th 799 7.4%
2024 10.55 744th 826 9.9%
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Rank History for African American students at Cherokee Heights Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.21 200th 266 24.8%
2024 23.76 250th 310 19.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Cherokee Heights Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 11.84 216th 220 1.8%
2019 11.18 212th 219 3.2%
2023 33.63 143rd 214 33.2%
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Data source: test scores: Minnesota 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.

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Enrollment information for Cherokee Heights Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 245 39 58 130 17 n/a n/a 0 489
1989 247 34 68 151 16 n/a n/a 0 516
1990 237 32 70 151 19 n/a n/a 0 509
1991 278 64 97 220 21 n/a n/a -163 517
1992 243 63 91 156 16 n/a n/a 0 569
1993 201 55 96 148 19 n/a n/a 0 519
1994 209 38 114 145 13 n/a n/a 0 519
1995 223 49 135 147 7 n/a n/a 0 561
1996 223 49 135 147 7 n/a n/a 0 561
1997 194 52 125 175 10 n/a n/a 0 556
1998 184 61 126 159 12 n/a n/a 0 542
1999 159 81 126 181 13 n/a n/a 0 560
2000 144 61 116 195 14 n/a n/a 0 530
2001 135 86 111 200 14 n/a n/a 0 546
2002 111 99 116 167 14 n/a n/a 0 507
2003 111 99 116 167 14 n/a n/a 0 507
2004 82 123 105 203 11 n/a n/a 0 524
2005 59 107 90 183 10 n/a n/a 0 449
2006 46 112 73 161 10 n/a n/a 0 402
2007 43 138 100 179 6 n/a n/a 0 466
2008 35 101 63 144 8 n/a n/a 0 351
2009 28 93 37 152 8 n/a n/a 0 318
2010 29 95 52 177 7 n/a n/a 0 360
2011 44 110 53 203 1 0 12 0 423
2012 51 129 53 227 5 0 15 0 480
2013 44 177 40 227 3 1 27 0 519
2014 39 130 28 113 3 0 26 0 339
2015 40 103 15 103 3 0 34 0 298
2016 29 94 16 104 1 0 30 0 274
2017 30 70 14 103 2 0 28 0 247
2018 31 61 15 88 2 0 26 0 223
2019 40 47 16 86 0 0 26 0 215
2020 54 38 19 56 0 0 24 0 191
2021 54 35 10 50 1 0 19 0 169
2022 41 26 10 52 0 0 17 0 146
2023 53 49 17 70 6 0 30 0 225

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 Heights Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 489 35.7 13.6 53.6
1989 516 32.3 15.9 55
1990 509 35.3 14.4 52.5
1991 517 34.9 14.8 63.4
1992 569 34.3 16.5 63.4
1993 519 36.5 14.2 66.9
1994 519 34.2 15.2 70.9
1995 561 0.0 0.0 68.3
1996 561 0.0 0.0 68.3
1997 556 35.5 15.7 73
1998 542 n/a 0.0 72.3
1999 560 41.2 13.6 72.1
2000 530 41.0 12.9 81.1
2001 546 36.9 14.8 79.7
2002 507 30.5 16.6 78.9
2003 507 30.5 16.6 78.9
2004 524 33.6 15.6 82.6
2005 449 31.9 14.1 86.2
2006 402 27.7 14.5 88.3
2007 466 28.9 16.1 89.5
2008 351 26.3 13.3 89.7
2009 318 24.5 13.0 89.9
2010 360 24.9 14.4 94.4
2011 423 30.4 13.9 95.5
2012 480 32.8 14.6 94
2013 519 34.1 15.1 96
2014 339 31.9 10.6 94.1
2015 298 25.0 11.9 91.9
2016 274 18.0 15.2 91.6
2017 247 15.4 16.0 84.6
2018 223 21.0 10.6 81.2
2019 215 19.2 11.1 71.2
2020 191 17.2 11.0 75.9
2021 169 19.8 8.5 75.7
2022 146 18.1 8.0 58.9
2023 225 18.7 12.0 83.1

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 Heights Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 489 35.7 13.6 53.6
1989 516 32.3 15.9 55
1990 509 35.3 14.4 52.5
1991 517 34.9 14.8 63.4
1992 569 34.3 16.5 63.4
1993 519 36.5 14.2 66.9
1994 519 34.2 15.2 70.9
1995 561 0.0 0.0 68.3
1996 561 0.0 0.0 68.3
1997 556 35.5 15.7 73
1998 542 n/a 0.0 72.3
1999 560 41.2 13.6 72.1
2000 530 41.0 12.9 81.1
2001 546 36.9 14.8 79.7
2002 507 30.5 16.6 78.9
2003 507 30.5 16.6 78.9
2004 524 33.6 15.6 82.6
2005 449 31.9 14.1 86.2
2006 402 27.7 14.5 88.3
2007 466 28.9 16.1 89.5
2008 351 26.3 13.3 89.7
2009 318 24.5 13.0 89.9
2010 360 24.9 14.4 94.4
2011 423 30.4 13.9 95.5
2012 480 32.8 14.6 94
2013 519 34.1 15.1 96
2014 339 31.9 10.6 94.1
2015 298 25.0 11.9 91.9
2016 274 18.0 15.2 91.6
2017 247 15.4 16.0 84.6
2018 223 21.0 10.6 81.2
2019 215 19.2 11.1 71.2
2020 191 17.2 11.0 75.9
2021 169 19.8 8.5 75.7
2022 146 18.1 8.0 58.9
2023 225 18.7 12.0 83.1

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 Heights Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $23,552

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Cherokee Heights Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 842nd of 870 Elementary schoolsRanks 773rd of 845 Elementary schools
 5.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Cherokee Heights Elementary School)20.630
 9.4%
   3rd Grade Math (Saint Paul Public Schools)39.735.8
 3.8%
   3rd Grade Math (Minnesota)65.659.1
 6.5%
3rd Grade Reading (Cherokee Heights Elementary School)12.126.7
 14.6%
   3rd Grade Reading (Saint Paul Public Schools)35.331
 4.2%
   3rd Grade Reading (Minnesota)54.647.4
 7.2%
4th Grade Math (Cherokee Heights Elementary School)6.714.6
 8%
   4th Grade Math (Saint Paul Public Schools)3934.9
 4.1%
   4th Grade Math (Minnesota)63.957.1
 6.8%
4th Grade Reading (Cherokee Heights Elementary School)19.419.5
 0.2%
   4th Grade Reading (Saint Paul Public Schools)34.632.1
 2.6%
   4th Grade Reading (Minnesota)55.448.4
 7.1%
5th Grade Math (Cherokee Heights Elementary School)22.211.8
 10.5%
   5th Grade Math (Saint Paul Public Schools)31.328.3
 3%
   5th Grade Math (Minnesota)5244.4
 7.6%
5th Grade Reading (Cherokee Heights Elementary School)33.323.5
 9.8%
   5th Grade Reading (Saint Paul Public Schools)46.641
 5.6%
   5th Grade Reading (Minnesota)65.858.7
 7%
5th Grade Science (Cherokee Heights Elementary School)14.812.1
 2.7%
   5th Grade Science (Saint Paul Public Schools)29.828.9
 0.9%
   5th Grade Science (Minnesota)54.948.4
 6.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students215225
 4.7%
African American4749
 4.3%
American Indian06
Asian1617
 6.3%
Hispanic8670
 18.6%
Pacific Islander00
White4053
 32.5%
Two or More Races2630
 15.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients71.2%83.1%
 11.9%


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Students at Cherokee Heights Elementary School are 31% Hispanic, 24% White, 22% African American, 13% Two or more races, 8% Asian, 3% American Indian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 225 students attended Cherokee Heights Elementary School.

Students who attend Cherokee Heights Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Humboldt High School

Cherokee Heights Elementary School ranks in the bottom 11.1% of Minnesota elementary schools.


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

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