Excellent
#48 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Top 2% in state
Cherokee Elementary School
Elementary School · Scottsdale Unified District (4240) · Paradise Valley, AZ
A Scottsdale Unified District (4240) elementary school where students score 33 points above what's typical for similar communities.
8801 N 56TH ST, Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
- Math 81% proficient (2022)
- Reading 80% proficient (2022)
- 18.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Cherokee Elementary School score 80% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 15 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 81% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 84% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 86% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from AZ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Cherokee Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Phoenix map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,069/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Paradise Valley), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$182,150
Median home value
$2,000,001
Median rent
$1,935/mo
College educated
70.7%
Homeownership
84.4%
Poverty rate
5.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85253; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Jones-gordon SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.4private | 1–12 | 1.0 mi | 146 | Compare → |
| Scottsdale Country Day SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 9.3 | K–8 | 1.1 mi | 131 | Compare → |
| Chaparral Christia Community SchoolsPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–6 | 1.5 mi | 25 | Compare → |
| Desert Canyon ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 9.4 | PK–5 | Not available | 470 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Scottsdale Unified District (4240)
- Schools in district
- 30
- Rank in district
- #5 of 30
- District spending per student
- $11,306NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Cherokee Elementary School is listed in Scottsdale Unified District (4240); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cherokee Elementary School
Cherokee Elementary School is a public elementary school in Paradise Valley, AZ, part of Scottsdale Unified District (4240), serving approximately 673 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 18.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 out of 10 and ranks #48 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 84% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 86% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cherokee Elementary School
What grades does Cherokee Elementary School serve?
Cherokee Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Cherokee Elementary School?
Cherokee Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 673 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cherokee Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cherokee Elementary School is 18.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cherokee Elementary School rank in AZ?
Cherokee Elementary School ranks #48 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Cherokee Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Cherokee Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Cherokee Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cherokee Elementary School has 84% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 86% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Cherokee Elementary School a charter school?
No, Cherokee Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cherokee Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Cherokee Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 673
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Maricopa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.6%
- Phone
- (480) 484-8700
- Area population (ZIP 85253)
- 17,202
- Area average commute
- 20.7 min
- Area median age
- 54
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 85253; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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