Excellent
#78 of 1,176 schools in SC
Top 7% in state
Cherokee Charter Academy
Elementary School · Charter Institute at Erskine · Gaffney, SC
A Charter Institute at Erskine charter elementary school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
3206 Cherokee Avenue, Gaffney, SC 29340
- Math 38% proficient (2022)
- Reading 45% proficient (2022)
- 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Cherokee Charter Academy score 42% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 42% across the 3-year record (2020–2022).
Show all 3 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2020-2022) · reading/ELA 45% (2022 EdFacts)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 4 test records from SC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
99.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Cherokee Charter Academy 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 11Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,436/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Gaffney), 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
$42,359
Median home value
$110,000
Median rent
$773/mo
College educated
11.6%
Homeownership
74.2%
Poverty rate
22.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29340; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luther L. Vaughan ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | PK–5 | 2.5 mi | 397 | Compare → |
| Draytonville ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | PK–5 | 3.2 mi | 265 | Compare → |
| B. D. Lee ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.2 | PK–5 | 3.3 mi | 617 | Compare → |
| Limestone-central ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | PK–5 | 4.3 mi | 475 | 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.
Charter Institute at Erskine
- Schools in district
- 27
- Rank in district
- #6 of 23
- District spending per student
- $20,062NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Cherokee Charter Academy is listed in Charter Institute at Erskine; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cherokee Charter Academy
Cherokee Charter Academy is a public elementary school in Gaffney, SC, part of Charter Institute at Erskine, serving approximately 516 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #78 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (2022 EdFacts).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cherokee Charter Academy
What grades does Cherokee Charter Academy serve?
Cherokee Charter Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Cherokee Charter Academy?
Cherokee Charter Academy has an enrollment of approximately 516 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cherokee Charter Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Cherokee Charter Academy is 11.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cherokee Charter Academy rank in SC?
Cherokee Charter Academy ranks #78 of 1,176 schools in SC.
What is Cherokee Charter Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Cherokee Charter Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 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 Charter Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cherokee Charter Academy has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (2022 EdFacts).
Is Cherokee Charter Academy a charter school?
Yes, Cherokee Charter Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Cherokee Charter Academy a Title I school?
No, Cherokee Charter Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cherokee Charter Academy?
99.4% of students at Cherokee Charter Academy 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
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 516
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 44
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Cherokee County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.7%
- Phone
- (864) 489-7198
- Area population (ZIP 29340)
- 21,394
- Area average commute
- 25.4 min
- Area median age
- 41.4
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 29340; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2020-2022, 2022 EdFacts; directory SY 2023–24
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