Cherokee Elementary School

Elementary No virtual instruction Paradise Valley, AZ Grades PK–05 Suburb: Large Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ SchoolScore™ B (79.8)
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Cherokee Elementary School
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
Elementary No virtual instruction Grades PK–05 SchoolScore™ B (79.8)
690
Students
39.0
Teachers
17.7:1
Student:Teacher
(480)484-8700
Phone
http://susd.org/cherokee
Website

Cherokee Elementary School is a public school administered by the Scottsdale Unified District (4240) district in Paradise Valley, ARIZONA, providing education at the Elementary level for students in grades PK–05.

Key statistics: 690 students enrolled; a 17.7:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Suburb: Large by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs Arizona Elementary School Average
Enrollment
690.0
State avg: 476.0
▲ 45% better
Student:Teacher Ratio
17.69:1
State avg: 16.7:1
▲ 6% worse
School Details
School Name
Cherokee Elementary School
NCESSCH ID
040757000642
State School ID
AZ-4240-5054
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
8801 N 56TH ST
City
Paradise Valley
State
Arizona
ZIP Code
85253
County
Maricopa County
Metro Area
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
Suburb: Large
Cong. District
0401
State Leg. Upper
04004
State Leg. Lower
04004
Latitude
33.5657
Longitude
-111.9592
Grades Offered
Pre-K Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th Ungraded
👥
690
Total Students
👩‍🏫
39.0
Teachers FTE
📐
17.7:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
39.0
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)39.0
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
Not Applicable 48 7%
No Category Codes 0 0%
District Info
District Name
Scottsdale Unified District (4240)
LEAID
0407570
State LEA ID
AZ-4240
Phone
(480)484-6100
Website
http://www.susd.org
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
SCOTTSDALE
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$292,364K
Federal Revenue
$26,495K
State Revenue
$52,256K
Local Revenue
$213,613K
Total Expenditure
$309,838K
Instruction Exp.
$124,762K
Support Services
$100,743K
Other Current Exp.
$10,099K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of Cherokee Elementary School

1
Scottsdale Country Day School
SCOTTSDALE · Elementary
1.1 mi
2
Chaparral High School
SCOTTSDALE · High
1.8 mi
3
EVIT - Chaparral High School
SCOTTSDALE · High
1.8 mi
4
Cocopah Middle School
SCOTTSDALE · Middle
2 mi
5
Sequoya Elementary School
SCOTTSDALE · Elementary
2.1 mi
6
Accelerated Learning Center
PHOENIX · High
2.2 mi
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Public elementary in Arizona with similar enrollment to Cherokee Elementary School

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Students
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Ratio
–
Free Lunch
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Students
17.9:1
Ratio
–
Free Lunch
Paseo Verde Elementary School
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Students
19.41:1
Ratio
–
Free Lunch
Paseo Hills School
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689
Students
15.59:1
Ratio
–
Free Lunch
Copper Creek Elementary School
Deer Valley Unified District (4246)
GLENDALE, AZ
688
Students
18.11:1
Ratio
–
Free Lunch
Shaw Butte School
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PHOENIX, AZ
688
Students
15.64:1
Ratio
–
Free Lunch
Haley Elementary
Chandler Unified District #80 (4242)
CHANDLER, AZ
693
Students
16.31:1
Ratio
–
Free Lunch
Fireside Elementary School
Paradise Valley Unified District (4241)
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693
Students
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Ratio
–
Free Lunch
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Cherokee Elementary School, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Cherokee Elementary School?
690 students are enrolled at Cherokee Elementary School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Cherokee Elementary School have?
Cherokee Elementary School has 39.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.7:1.
What grades does Cherokee Elementary School serve?
Cherokee Elementary School serves grades PK through 05.
Is Cherokee Elementary School a charter school?
Cherokee Elementary School is not a charter school.
What metro area is Cherokee Elementary School located in?
Cherokee Elementary School is located in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metropolitan area.
What school district does Cherokee Elementary School belong to?
Cherokee Elementary School is part of the Scottsdale Unified District (4240) school district.
How much does Scottsdale Unified District (4240) spend per student?
The Scottsdale Unified District (4240) district spends approximately $449,040,580 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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