Cherokee Elementary School (Closed 2023)

6001 N Peoria Ave
Tulsa, OK 74126
Cherokee Elementary School serves 256 students in grades Prekindergarten-5. 
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was lower than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 71% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Oklahoma state average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
256 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (OK)
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
14%
11%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
21%
20%
Black
36%
8%
White
29%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
14%
All Ethnic Groups
0.73
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Cherokee Elementary School?
256 students attend Cherokee Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Cherokee Elementary School students are Black, 29% of students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, and 14% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cherokee Elementary School?
Cherokee Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Cherokee Elementary School offer ?
Cherokee Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Cherokee Elementary School part of?
Cherokee Elementary School is part of Tulsa School District.

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