Cherokee Elementary School
Regular School · Paradise Valley, AZ
Cherokee Elementary School is a regular school school in Paradise Valley, Arizona, serving grades PK–05 with 690 students enrolled (SY 2024-2025). The student-teacher ratio is 17.7:1.
Student Demographics (SY 2024-2025)
| Race / Ethnicity | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 500 | 72% |
| Hispanic/Latino | 107 | 16% |
| Asian | 37 | 5% |
| Two or more races | 32 | 5% |
| Black or African American | 13 | 2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 | 0% |
| Total enrollment | 690 | 369M / 321F |
English Language Learners: 11 (2% of enrollment) · SY 2021–22
Academic Performance (SY 2021-2022)
| Metric | This School | State Avg | Tested |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 86.0% +54.1pp | 31.9% | 275 |
| Reading Proficiency | 87.0% +48.1pp | 38.9% | 275 |
Source: EDFacts, SY 2020–2021. Suppressed values (e.g. <=10%) indicate fewer than the minimum reportable threshold.
Stanford Achievement Estimate
Pooled score across SY 2009–2022 (grades 3–8), expressed in grade levels relative to the national average. Positive = above average.
Programs & Discipline
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC), Office for Civil Rights & EDFacts.
Lunch Program (SY 2024-2025)
| Category | Students | % of School |
|---|---|---|
| Total enrollment (est.) | 690 | 100% |
Contact & Location
8801 N 56TH ST
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
Phone: (480)484-8700
http://susd.org/cherokeeDistrict
Scottsdale Unified District (4240)Per-pupil expenditure: $14,868
District enrollment: 20,839
Other Schools in District
- Anasazi Elementary Elementary
- Cheyenne Traditional School Elementary
- Cochise Elementary School Elementary
- Copper Ridge School Elementary
- Desert Canyon Elementary Elementary
- Echo Canyon K-8 Elementary
- Hohokam Elementary School Elementary
- Hopi Elementary School Elementary
Related Data
- Neighborhood demographics (ZIP 85253) → CensusDepth.com
- Arizona population & income data → CensusDepth.com
- Arizona teacher salaries → WageDepth.com
NCES ID
040757000642
Data sources: NCES CCD SY 2024-2025 (directory, staff, lunch), EDFacts SY 2020-21 (assessments), CRDC SY 2021-22 (programs & discipline), SEDA v6.0 (achievement estimates). Updated annually. NCES CCD