Cherokee Elementary School

Q: Is Cherokee Elementary School a good school?

Cherokee Elementary School ranks 155 th of 390 Mississippi elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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:
155^th of 390 Mississippi Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,470

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

Number of students: 186

Racial breakdown:

African American:

35.5%

White:

29.6%

Hispanic:

24.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Cherokee Elementary School ranks better than 60.3% of elementary schools in Mississippi. It also ranks 5^th among 10 ranked elementary schools in the Pascagoula-Gautier School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 59.57. (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 Student population at Cherokee Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (35.5%), White (29.6%), Hispanic (24.7%). (See more...)

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

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...)

Compare Cherokee Elementary School employs 15.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Cherokee Elementary School is $17,470, which is the 2^nd 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 38^th 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
2008	60.48	151^st	394	61.7%
2009	60.03	162^nd	392	58.7%
2010	48.17	221^st	403	45.2%
2011	44.09	247^th	418	40.9%
2012	58.45	175^th	414	57.7%
2013	54.41	187^th	408	54.2%
2014	38.84	254^th	394	35.5%
2015	66.21	119^th	402	70.4%
2016	76.38	78^th	394	80.2%
2017	60.25	155^th	406	61.8%
2018	63.99	145^th	404	64.1%
2019	76.67	79^th	397	80.1%
2021	62.76	141^st	381	63.0%
2022	56.50	165^th	382	56.8%
2023	69.70	110^th	377	70.8%
2024	59.57	155^th	390	60.3%

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

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	Total
1990	336	143	8	0	1	n/a	n/a	488
1991	283	140	11	1	2	n/a	n/a	437
1992	300	146	6	3	4	n/a	n/a	459
1993	292	116	7	1	4	n/a	n/a	420
1994	284	131	10	1	6	n/a	n/a	432
1995	276	126	11	5	8	n/a	n/a	426
1996	276	126	11	5	8	n/a	n/a	426
1997	225	144	10	2	2	n/a	n/a	383
1998	194	152	10	7	3	n/a	n/a	366
1999	181	171	13	2	1	n/a	n/a	368
2000	195	143	16	5	1	n/a	n/a	360
2001	192	150	13	10	0	n/a	n/a	365
2002	183	205	11	26	1	n/a	n/a	426
2003	183	205	11	26	1	n/a	n/a	426
2004	194	203	11	21	1	n/a	n/a	430
2005	172	174	8	32	0	n/a	n/a	386
2006	154	148	4	26	0	n/a	n/a	332
2007	138	101	4	27	0	n/a	n/a	270
2008	139	136	3	46	0	n/a	n/a	324
2009	139	143	7	62	0	0	0	351
2010	120	150	5	62	0	0	0	337
2011	100	136	5	48	0	0	0	289
2012	71	113	1	46	0	0	0	231
2013	83	122	2	44	0	0	2	253
2014	86	128	2	43	0	0	7	266
2015	103	109	1	64	0	0	3	280
2016	101	100	2	77	0	0	7	287
2017	103	117	3	68	1	0	8	300
2018	73	99	3	54	1	0	15	245
2019	69	78	2	51	0	0	12	212
2020	60	71	1	53	0	0	16	201
2021	58	80	0	39	0	1	19	197
2022	54	66	0	45	0	0	20	185
2023	55	66	3	46	0	0	16	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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Cherokee Elementary School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2017	$12,585
2018	$13,827
2019	$14,641
2020	$15,768
2021	$16,161
2022	$17,470

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Cherokee Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 79^th of 397 Elementary schools	Ranks 110^th 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)	54.8	66.7	11.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pascagoula-Gautier School District)	50.6	60.4	9.8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	48.3	51.6	3.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Cherokee Elementary School)	64.3	55.3	9%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Pascagoula-Gautier School District)	50.2	58	7.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	51.4	54.8	3.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Cherokee Elementary School)	68.1	58.1	10%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pascagoula-Gautier School District)	55.5	55.5
4th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	48.5	53.4	4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Cherokee Elementary School)	53.2	61.3	8.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Pascagoula-Gautier School District)	52.3	53.7	1.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	48.8	56.7	7.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	212	186	12.3%
African American	78	66	15.4%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	2	3	50%
Hispanic	51	46	9.8%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	69	55	20.3%
Two or More Races	12	16	33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	100%	100%

Schools Near Cherokee Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MAAP English Language Arts (2024)			MAAP Mathematics (2024)			MAAP Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MAAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAAP Science 5th Grade	Total
Cherokee Elementary School	Public	K-4	4102 Scovel Rd	Pascagoula	39581	Jackson County	Pascagoula-Gautier School District	No	No	No	Yes	(228) 938-6547	186	16	11.9	100.0%	55 (29.6%)	66 (35.5%)	46 (24.7%)	3 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (8.6%)	59.6	155^th of 390 public elementary schools	60.3%		69.7	110^th of 377 public elementary schools	70.8%	45	61.3	69.1		45.2	50.0			$17,470
Jackson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	3203 Lanier Street	Pascagoula	39581	Jackson County	Pascagoula-Gautier School District	No	No	No	Yes	(228) 938-6554	178	14	12.5	100.0%	21 (11.8%)	100 (56.2%)	39 (21.9%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (9.6%)	50	204^th of 390 public elementary schools	47.7%		65.6	119^th of 377 public elementary schools	68.4%	85	51.7	61.5		34.4	61.5			$15,595
Arlington Heights Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	3511 Arlington Street	Pascagoula	39581	Jackson County	Pascagoula-Gautier School District	No	No	No	Yes	(228) 938-6552	337	31	11.0	100.0%	36 (10.7%)	193 (57.3%)	88 (26.1%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (5.6%)	38.4	250^th of 390 public elementary schools	35.9%		38.8	238^th of 377 public elementary schools	36.9%	12	47.7	62.3		26.2	42.0			$14,678
Eastlawn Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	2611 Ingalls Ave	Pascagoula	39567	Jackson County	Pascagoula-Gautier School District	No	No	No	Yes	(228) 938-6431	327	28	11.7	100.0%	127 (38.8%)	125 (38.2%)	49 (15.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (7.6%)	58.3	163^rd of 390 public elementary schools	58.2%		64.2	127^th of 377 public elementary schools	66.3%	36	57.8	65.2		39.7	60.8			$14,778
Central Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	1100 Dupont Street	Pascagoula	39567	Jackson County	Pascagoula-Gautier School District	No	No	No	Yes	(228) 938-6559	225	20	11.0	100.0%	55 (24.4%)	104 (46.2%)	40 (17.8%)	4 (1.8%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (9.3%)	58.7	160^th of 390 public elementary schools	59.0%		49.7	184^th of 377 public elementary schools	51.2%	24	60.6	53.6		54.6	58.5			$15,561
Beach Elementary School	Public	K-4	633 Market Street	Pascagoula	39567	Jackson County	Pascagoula-Gautier School District	No	No	No	Yes	(228) 938-6428	105	8	13.4	100.0%	81 (77.1%)	18 (17.1%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (4.8%)	97.6	1^st of 390 public elementary schools	99.7%		89.9	21^st of 377 public elementary schools	94.4%	20	90.0	95.0		90.0	95.0			$14,344
Lake Elementary School	Public	K-4	4503 Willow Street	Pascagoula	39567	Jackson County	Pascagoula-Gautier School District	No	No	No	Yes	(228) 938-6422	93	9	10.3	100.0%	53 (57.0%)	26 (28.0%)	13 (14.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.1%)	80.7	59^th of 390 public elementary schools	84.9%		71.4	98^th of 377 public elementary schools	74.0%	39	77.7	81.3		61.1	62.6			$17,789
Moss Point Kreole Primary School	Public	PK, KG-2	6312 Martin Luther King Blvd	Moss Point	39563	Jackson County	Moss Point Separate School District	No	No	No	Yes	(228) 475-3719	394	32	12.3	100.0%	70 (17.8%)	278 (70.6%)	7 (1.8%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (9.4%)								(n/a)								$16,999
Moss Point Escatawpa Upper Elementary	Public	3-5	4208 Jamestown Road	Moss Point	39562	Jackson County	Moss Point Separate School District	No	No	No	Yes	(228) 474-3300	339	24	13.8	100.0%	46 (13.6%)	249 (73.5%)	28 (8.3%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.8%)	27.1	295^th of 390 public elementary schools	24.4%		12.8	348^th of 377 public elementary schools	7.7%	53	42.4	46.3	46.6	36.7	27.2	38.7	46.7	$17,060
Gautier Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	505 Magnolia Tree	Gautier	39553	Jackson County	Pascagoula-Gautier School District	No	No	No	Yes	(228) 522-8824	387	35	11.0	100.0%	110 (28.4%)	180 (46.5%)	55 (14.2%)	7 (1.8%)	4 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (8.0%)	68.8	114^th of 390 public elementary schools	70.8%		67.9	114^th of 377 public elementary schools	69.8%		57.9	69.4		61.0	62.5			$14,673

Frequently Asked Questions about Cherokee Elementary School

Is Cherokee Elementary School a good school?

Cherokee Elementary School ranks 155^th of 390 Mississippi elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Cherokee Elementary School attend?

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

What district is Cherokee Elementary School in?

Pascagoula-Gautier School District

How many students attend Cherokee Elementary School?

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

What is the racial makeup of Cherokee Elementary School?

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

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