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Cherokee Elementary School

5700 PRESCOTT RD, ALEXANDRIA, LA 71301

About Cherokee Elementary School

Cherokee Elementary School sits in a quieter part of Alexandria, Louisiana, and most families around here describe it as a school that doesn’t rush things. Kids grow at their own pace. The math scores usually hover somewhere in the mid-40s to low-50s range, which is pretty normal for schools across the state. Some parents say the teachers manage the classrooms well because the student groups are small enough to feel personal, not crowded. Families often compare Cherokee with Rosenthal Montessori, which usually scores a little higher in math, and Martin Park Elementary, which stays somewhere close to Cherokee’s numbers. Rent in this side of Alexandria is manageable. A simple three-bedroom home usually falls near the $1,450–$1,600 range, depending on the street. Alexandria Senior High is the closest big school, and some well-known alumni from there include athletes and a couple of local business owners who stayed and built companies here. Cherokee feels like a simple neighborhood school where families know each other and kids settle in comfortably.

Cherokee Elementary School Contact Information

Address

5700 PRESCOTT RD, ALEXANDRIA, LA 71301

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Phone

(318) 442-1987

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 27%
Reading 50%
State average proficiency is 27% in Math and 50% in Reading.
42
Full-time Teachers
14 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
100
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
600
Total Students
$58322
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 91 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Cherokee Elementary School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:45 AM to 2:55 PM, Early Release: Occasional Fridays at 12:30 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:30 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 29.4%
Asian 5.4%
Hispanic 11.9%
Black 47.8%
Two+ Races 5.4%
Native Am. 1%
White
29.4%
Asian
5.4%
Hispanic
11.9%
Black
47.8%
Two+ Races
5.4%
Native Am.
1%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 600
48%
288 Female
52%
312 Male

Student Population

600 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

436 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

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Latest News

Cherokee Elementary recently held its fall reading day where parents joined classrooms for shared story sessions. A small math fair is planned for next month.

FAQ

Q1. Is Cherokee Elementary good for younger kids?

Ans. Yes, the environment is calm and teachers give enough attention to each child.

Q2. Are after-school programs available?

Ans. A few clubs run seasonally, depending on teacher availability.

Q3. How is the school’s communication with parents?

Ans. Most families say teachers respond quickly and keep things simple.

Q4. Is bus transport easy to get here?

Ans. Yes, most neighborhoods around Cherokee fall on regular bus routes.

Q5. How is the playground and outdoor space?

Ans. The grounds are simple but well-kept, and kids get plenty of open time.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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