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Cherokee Elementary School
Alexandria, Louisiana · Grades PreK to 5 · Rapides Parish
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About Cherokee Elementary School
Cherokee Elementary School is a public school in Alexandria, Louisiana, serving pre-K through grade 5. Enrollment was 576 in the 2024-25 school year. That makes it one of the larger public and charter elementary schools in Alexandria. With about 41.8 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 13.8 students per teacher. Rapides Parish runs 43 schools listed here, including this one. See them all. The surrounding area is classified as a small city, in Rapides Parish. Families comparing options will find 27 other schools within 5 miles.
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School facts
| Address | 5700 Prescott Road, Alexandria, LA 71301 |
|---|---|
| Phone | (318) 442-1987 |
| School district | Rapides Parish |
| Grades | PreK to 5 |
| Students (2024-25) | 576 |
| Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25) | 41.8 |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 |
| Charter school | No |
| School type | Regular |
| Level | Elementary |
| Locale (NCES) | City, small, Rapides Parish |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 220129001048). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.
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Frequently asked questions
What grades does Cherokee Elementary School serve?
Cherokee Elementary School serves pre-K through grade 5.
How many students attend Cherokee Elementary School?
Cherokee Elementary School reported 576 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cherokee Elementary School?
About 13.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 576 students and 41.8 teachers in federal data.
Is Cherokee Elementary School a public or charter school?
Cherokee Elementary School is a traditional public (non-charter) school.
What school district is Cherokee Elementary School in?
Cherokee Elementary School is part of Rapides Parish. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/la/rapides-parish/
Where is Cherokee Elementary School located?
Cherokee Elementary School is at 5700 Prescott Road, Alexandria, LA 71301. The phone number is (318) 442-1987.
How many other schools are near Cherokee Elementary School?
There are 27 other schools within 5 miles of Cherokee Elementary School in our directory.
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