Below Average
#1492 of 1,750 schools in OK
Cherokee ES
Elementary School · Muskogee · Muskogee, OK
A Muskogee elementary school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2400 Estelle St, Muskogee, OK 74401
- Math 6% proficient (2025)
- Reading 10% proficient (2025)
- 24:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Cherokee ES score 8% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 14%).
2025 OSTP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OK average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 6 points since 2021, reaching 8% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 21% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 25% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 48 test records from OK state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
95%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Cherokee ES 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 30Car-Dependent
- Bike 59Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,962/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Muskogee), 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
$39,767
Median home value
$122,300
Median rent
$827/mo
College educated
15.7%
Homeownership
55%
Poverty rate
31%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 74401; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sadler Arts AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | K–8 | 1.7 mi | 423 | Compare → |
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| Pershing ESEnrollment path unverified | 3.6 | PK–5 | 2.2 mi | 304 | Compare → |
| Irving ESEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | K–5 | 2.5 mi | 395 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Muskogee
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #5 of 10
- District spending per student
- $11,963NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 27.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Cherokee ES is listed in MUSKOGEE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cherokee ES
Cherokee ES is a public elementary school in Muskogee, OK, part of Muskogee, serving approximately 360 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 24:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,492 of 1,750 schools in OK. State assessment records show 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cherokee ES
What grades does Cherokee ES serve?
Cherokee ES serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Cherokee ES?
Cherokee ES has an enrollment of approximately 360 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cherokee ES?
The student-teacher ratio at Cherokee ES is 24:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cherokee ES rank in OK?
Cherokee ES ranks #1,492 of 1,750 schools in OK.
What is Cherokee ES's MySchoolScout rating?
Cherokee ES has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 ES?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cherokee ES has 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Cherokee ES a charter school?
No, Cherokee ES is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cherokee ES a Title I school?
No, Cherokee ES is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cherokee ES?
95.0% of students at Cherokee ES 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
- 360
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 24:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Muskogee County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.2%
- Phone
- (918) 684-3890
- Area population (ZIP 74401)
- 16,015
- Area average commute
- 20.6 min
- Area median age
- 38.5
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 · 2025 OSTP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 OSTP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 OSTP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 OSTP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · 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 74401; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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