Cherokee Elementary School

Summary:

Cherokee Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 186 students in grades K-4 in the Pascagoula-Gautier School District in Pascagoula, Mississippi. The school has a diverse student population, with 29.57% White, 35.48% African American, 24.73% Hispanic, 1.61% Asian, and 8.6% two or more races.

Cherokee Elementary School consistently outperforms the district and state in standardized test scores, particularly in English Language Arts. In the 2023-2024 school year, 61.3% of 3rd graders and 69.1% of 4th graders were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 58.7% and 69.4% for the district, and 57.7% and 57.1% for the state. The school has a strong track record of high rankings among Mississippi elementary schools, with a ranking of 155 out of 390 schools in the 2023-2024 school year and a 3-out-of-5-star rating from SchoolDigger. However, the school's student-teacher ratio of 11.9 to 14.4 students per teacher is lower than some nearby schools, and 100% of its students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage.

While Cherokee Elementary School outperforms the district and state averages, it lags behind some of the higher-performing nearby schools, such as Beach Elementary School and Lake Elementary School, which have significantly higher proficiency rates in both ELA and Mathematics. The school's diverse student population, which is more racially diverse than some nearby schools, may present both challenges and opportunities in addressing the unique needs of its students. The high rate of economic disadvantage at Cherokee Elementary, as well as the surrounding schools in the Pascagoula-Gautier School District, suggests that the district serves a predominantly economically disadvantaged community, which is an important factor to consider when analyzing the school's performance and the resources available to support student learning.


Detail:

Public K-4

 4102 Scovel Rd
       Pascagoula, MS  39581


(228) 938-6547

District: Pascagoula-Gautier School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
155th of 390 Mississippi Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,827 Help


Students who attend Cherokee Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Trent Lott Academy
    William M Colmer Middle School
High:    Pascagoula High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.9 Help
Number of students:  186

Racial breakdown:

African American:
35.5%
White:
29.6%
Hispanic:
24.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Cherokee Elementary School ranks better than 60.3% of elementary schools in Mississippi. It also ranks 5th among 10 ranked elementary schools in the Pascagoula-Gautier School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 59.57. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Cherokee Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (35.5%), White (29.6%), Hispanic (24.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Pascagoula-Gautier School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Cherokee Elementary School is 11.9. 6 elementary schools in the Pascagoula-Gautier School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Cherokee Elementary School is $13,827, which is the 2nd highest among 10 elementary schools in the Pascagoula-Gautier School District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Pascagoula-Gautier School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Pascagoula-Gautier School District 38th of 130 Mississippi school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Cherokee Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 60.48 151st 394 61.7%
2009 60.03 162nd 392 58.7%
2010 48.17 221st 403 45.2%
2011 44.09 247th 418 40.9%
2012 58.45 175th 414 57.7%
2013 54.41 187th 408 54.2%
2014 38.84 254th 394 35.5%
2015 66.21 119th 402 70.4%
2016 76.38 78th 394 80.2%
2017 60.25 155th 406 61.8%
2018 63.99 145th 404 64.1%
2019 76.67 79th 397 80.1%
2021 62.76 141st 381 63.0%
2022 56.50 165th 382 56.8%
2023 69.70 110th 377 70.8%
2024 59.57 155th 390 60.3%
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Data source: test scores: Mississippi Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Cherokee Elementary School Test Scores
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Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Cherokee Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 336 143 8 0 1 n/a n/a 0 488
1991 283 140 11 1 2 n/a n/a 0 437
1992 300 146 6 3 4 n/a n/a 0 459
1993 292 116 7 1 4 n/a n/a 0 420
1994 284 131 10 1 6 n/a n/a 0 432
1995 276 126 11 5 8 n/a n/a 0 426
1996 276 126 11 5 8 n/a n/a 0 426
1997 225 144 10 2 2 n/a n/a 0 383
1998 194 152 10 7 3 n/a n/a 0 366
1999 181 171 13 2 1 n/a n/a 0 368
2000 195 143 16 5 1 n/a n/a 0 360
2001 192 150 13 10 0 n/a n/a 0 365
2002 183 205 11 26 1 n/a n/a 0 426
2003 183 205 11 26 1 n/a n/a 0 426
2004 194 203 11 21 1 n/a n/a 0 430
2005 172 174 8 32 0 n/a n/a 0 386
2006 154 148 4 26 0 n/a n/a 0 332
2007 138 101 4 27 0 n/a n/a 0 270
2008 139 136 3 46 0 n/a n/a 0 324
2009 139 143 7 62 0 0 0 0 351
2010 120 150 5 62 0 0 0 0 337
2011 100 136 5 48 0 0 0 0 289
2012 71 113 1 46 0 0 0 0 231
2013 83 122 2 44 0 0 2 0 253
2014 86 128 2 43 0 0 7 0 266
2015 103 109 1 64 0 0 3 0 280
2016 101 100 2 77 0 0 7 0 287
2017 103 117 3 68 1 0 8 0 300
2018 73 99 3 54 1 0 15 0 245
2019 69 78 2 51 0 0 12 0 212
2020 60 71 1 53 0 0 16 0 201
2021 58 80 0 39 0 1 19 0 197
2022 54 66 0 45 0 0 20 0 185
2023 55 66 3 46 0 0 16 0 186

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 Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 488 25.0 19.5 n/a
1991 437 23.0 19.0 n/a
1992 459 22.0 20.8 36.8
1993 420 20.9 20.1 36.2
1994 432 21.6 20.0 38.7
1995 426 23.0 18.5 41.1
1996 426 23.0 18.5 41.1
1997 383 22.6 16.9 42.6
1998 366 20.5 17.9 45.1
1999 368 21.2 17.4 53
2000 360 21.1 17.1 55
2001 365 20.1 18.2 55.1
2002 426 21.0 20.3 61.7
2003 426 21.0 20.3 61.7
2004 430 21.7 19.8 71.2
2005 386 24.7 15.6 70.2
2006 332 24.3 13.7 99.1
2007 270 22.3 12.1 78.5
2008 324 22.4 14.5 71.6
2009 351 22.4 15.7 76.6
2010 337 22.4 15.0 80.4
2011 289 21.2 13.5 80.6
2012 231 17.8 12.9 85.7
2013 253 17.0 14.8 83
2014 266 18.1 14.6 82.3
2015 280 20.0 14.0 84.3
2016 287 19.0 15.1 87.1
2017 300 18.9 15.8 99
2018 245 19.0 12.8 100
2019 212 18.1 11.6 100
2020 201 14.6 13.7 100
2021 197 16.2 12.1 100
2022 185 12.7 14.4 100
2023 186 15.5 11.9 100

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 Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 488 25.0 19.5 n/a
1991 437 23.0 19.0 n/a
1992 459 22.0 20.8 36.8
1993 420 20.9 20.1 36.2
1994 432 21.6 20.0 38.7
1995 426 23.0 18.5 41.1
1996 426 23.0 18.5 41.1
1997 383 22.6 16.9 42.6
1998 366 20.5 17.9 45.1
1999 368 21.2 17.4 53
2000 360 21.1 17.1 55
2001 365 20.1 18.2 55.1
2002 426 21.0 20.3 61.7
2003 426 21.0 20.3 61.7
2004 430 21.7 19.8 71.2
2005 386 24.7 15.6 70.2
2006 332 24.3 13.7 99.1
2007 270 22.3 12.1 78.5
2008 324 22.4 14.5 71.6
2009 351 22.4 15.7 76.6
2010 337 22.4 15.0 80.4
2011 289 21.2 13.5 80.6
2012 231 17.8 12.9 85.7
2013 253 17.0 14.8 83
2014 266 18.1 14.6 82.3
2015 280 20.0 14.0 84.3
2016 287 19.0 15.1 87.1
2017 300 18.9 15.8 99
2018 245 19.0 12.8 100
2019 212 18.1 11.6 100
2020 201 14.6 13.7 100
2021 197 16.2 12.1 100
2022 185 12.7 14.4 100
2023 186 15.5 11.9 100

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 Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $925 (6.7%) $12,902 (93.3%) $13,827

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Cherokee Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 79th of 397 Elementary schoolsRanks 110th of 377 Elementary schools
 9.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Cherokee Elementary School)54.866.7
 11.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pascagoula-Gautier School District)50.660.4
 9.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)48.351.6
 3.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Cherokee Elementary School)64.355.3
 9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Pascagoula-Gautier School District)50.258
 7.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)51.454.8
 3.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Cherokee Elementary School)68.158.1
 10%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pascagoula-Gautier School District)55.555.5
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)48.553.4
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Cherokee Elementary School)53.261.3
 8.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Pascagoula-Gautier School District)52.353.7
 1.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)48.856.7
 7.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students212186
 12.3%
African American7866
 15.4%
American Indian00
Asian23
 50%
Hispanic5146
 9.8%
Pacific Islander00
White6955
 20.3%
Two or More Races1216
 33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Cherokee Elementary School

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

Middle : Trent Lott Academy
Middle : William M Colmer Middle School
High : Pascagoula High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 186 students attended Cherokee Elementary School.

Students at Cherokee Elementary School are 35% African American, 30% White, 25% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

Cherokee Elementary School ranks 155th of 390 Mississippi elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 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 Mississippi Department of Education.

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