About This School
Cherokee Elementary School is located in Cedartown, GA and is one of 6 elementary schools in Polk County School District. It is a public school that serves 846 students in grades PK, K-5.
Cherokee Elementary School made 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 Georgia in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Cherokee Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2007, Cherokee Elementary School had 14 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Georgia average is 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Cherokee Elementary School's students and teachers. more
Cherokee Elementary School made 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 Georgia in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Cherokee Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2007, Cherokee Elementary School had 14 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Georgia average is 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Cherokee Elementary School's students and teachers. more
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Polk County District Spending
$9,110Per Pupil
The Polk County spends $9,110 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 67% on instruction, 26% on support services, 8% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Polk County District
Education.com TestRating
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For Georgia, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 CRCT Results and GHSGT Results for all subjects tested.
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Elementary Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Northside Elementary School 1.6 miles |  |
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| Vineyard Harvester Christian Academy 1.9 miles | n/a | |
| Harpst Academy 2.1 miles | n/a | |
| Westside Elementary School 2.4 miles | |
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| Georgia School for the Deaf 6.7 miles | n/a |
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School Facts
- Public School
- Grades PK, K-5
- Polk County School District
Made AYP
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see 2011 test scores
Contact
Cherokee Elementary School191 Evergreen Lane
Cedartown, GA 30125
(770) 748-5614
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Test Scores
About the CRCT
What is it?
The Criterion-Referenced Competency Test (CRCT) is an annual test used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students are assessed in grades 1 through 8 in English language arts and math, and in grades 3 through 8 in science and social studies.
How is it Scored?
Students are rated at one of three levels: did not meet standards, meets standards, and exceeds standards. The goal is for all students to meet or exceed the state standards.
About the MGWA
What is it?
The MGWA is an annual test used to measure a student's mastery of specific skills as defined by the state.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students are assessed in grade 8 in writing.
How is it Scored?
Students are rated at one of three levels: did not meet standards, meets standards, and exceeds standards. The goal is for all students to meet or exceed the state standards.
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TestRating
7 out of 10
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For Georgia, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 CRCT Results and GHSGT Results for all subjects tested.
more...
Georgia Cyber Academy
Full-time, tuition-free public charter school serving Georgia students.
Learn More »Students
Enrollment (2010)
Total: 846
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Student Economic Level (2010)
In 2010, Cherokee Elementary School had 73% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Georgia had 53% 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)
White
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Two or More Races
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Asian/Pacific Islander
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14:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2010, Cherokee Elementary School had 14 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.
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Recent Reviews
Cherokee Elementary School
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Salomi Ajmeri: It is a great school for a small town like Cedartown! They put in a lot of time and effort in children's overall development!I would recommend this school to everyone who want to give their children the Best of everything!
Submitted by a Parent on Aug 9, 2010
About Cedartown, GA
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