Excellent
#387 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 15% in state
Based on limited data
Cherokee Central Elementary School
Elementary School · Cherokee Central Elementary School · Cherokee, NC
An elementary school in Cherokee, NC serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
PO Box 134, Cherokee, NC 28719
- 9.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on NC statewide data.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
99.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Cherokee Central 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.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- County Safety: Elevated910/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$52,221
Median home value
$144,700
Median rent
$673/mo
College educated
14%
Homeownership
75%
Poverty rate
20.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28719; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Kituwah AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.1 | PK–6 | 1.1 mi | 54 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Cherokee Central Elementary School
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Cherokee Central Elementary School is listed in Cherokee Central Elementary School; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cherokee Central Elementary School
Cherokee Central Elementary School is a public elementary school in Cherokee, NC, part of Cherokee Central Elementary School, serving approximately 621 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 9.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #387 of 2,648 schools in NC. Based on limited data: 40% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cherokee Central Elementary School
What grades does Cherokee Central Elementary School serve?
Cherokee Central Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Cherokee Central Elementary School?
Cherokee Central Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 621 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cherokee Central Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cherokee Central Elementary School is 9.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cherokee Central Elementary School rank in NC?
Cherokee Central Elementary School ranks #387 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Cherokee Central Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Cherokee Central Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Cherokee Central Elementary School a charter school?
No, Cherokee Central Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cherokee Central Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Cherokee Central Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cherokee Central Elementary School?
99.5% of students at Cherokee Central Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 621
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 68
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Swain County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 42.2%
- Phone
- (828) 554-5020
- Area population (ZIP 28719)
- 6,577
- Area median age
- 38
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 28719; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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