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Cherokee School

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Cherokee School is located in Orlando, FL and is one of 142 elementary schools in Orange School District. It is a sp-ed school that serves 60 students in grades K-6.

Special Education schools are public schools that provide special services for children with disabilities (special physical, mental, or learning needs). Many special education schools also provide vocational training, adapted physical education, and assistive technology for their students.

Cherokee School did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Florida in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Cherokee School's test results to learn more about school performance.

In 2010, Cherokee School had 4 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Florida average is 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Cherokee School's students and teachers. more

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Orange District Spending

$8,756Per Pupil

The Orange spends $8,756 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 58% on instruction, 37% on support services, 4% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Orange District

Elementary Schools Nearby

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School Name distance	TestRating	Community Rating
Lake Eola Charter School 0.8 miles		1 2 3 4 5
St James Cathedral School 0.8 miles	n/a	1 2 3 4 5
Trinity Lutheran School 0.9 miles	n/a	1 2 3 4 5
Hillcrest Elementary School 1.1 miles		1 2 3 4 5
Bridge to Independence School 1.1 miles	n/a	1 2 3 4 5

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School Facts

Sp-Ed School
Grades K-6
Orange School District

Did not make AYP
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Contact

Cherokee School
550 South Eola Dr
Orlando, FL 32801
(407) 897-6440

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The FCAT is an annual test used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.

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16%

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Students

Enrollment (2010)

Total: 60

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Student Economic Level (2010)

In 2010, Cherokee School had 8% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Florida had 50% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.

Student Ethnicity (2010)

Black

75%

White

13%

Hispanic

10%

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4:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO

In 2010, Cherokee School had 4 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.

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Jacqueline Grimmage: I have spent time in class with my nephew and these teachers are exceptional with these kids it takes a special person to deal with kids with special needs. These teachers and staff deserve a lot more appreciation.

Submitted on Jan 15, 2010

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About This School

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