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Cherokee Elementary School vs. Phoenix Magnet Elementary School

Should you attend Cherokee Elementary School or Phoenix Magnet Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Cherokee Elementary School
5700 Prescott Road
Alexandria, LA 71301
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Phoenix Magnet Elementary School
4500 Lincoln Road
Alexandria, LA 71302
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Top Rankings
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Phoenix Magnet Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)
Overview
Serving 600 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Cherokee Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Serving 319 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Phoenix Magnet Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90-94% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
600 students
319 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Cherokee Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Phoenix Magnet Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
46% | 54%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Cherokee Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Phoenix Magnet Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
25 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Cherokee Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Phoenix Magnet Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Cherokee Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Rapides Parish School District and the state of Louisiana, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Phoenix Magnet Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Rapides Parish School District and the state of Louisiana, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#515 out of 1244 schools in LA
(Top 50%)
#22 out of 1244 schools in LA
(Top 5%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Cherokee Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Phoenix Magnet Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
27%
(Bottom 50% in LA)
75-79%
(Top 5% in LA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Cherokee Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Rapides Parish School District and Louisiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Phoenix Magnet Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Rapides Parish School District and Louisiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
50%
(Top 30% in LA)(21-22 School Year Data)
90-94%
(Top 1% in LA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Cherokee Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Rapides Parish School District and Louisiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Phoenix Magnet Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Rapides Parish School District and Louisiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
27%
(Top 50% in LA)(21-22 School Year Data)
70-74%
(Top 5% in LA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Cherokee Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Rapides Parish School District and Louisiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Phoenix Magnet Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Rapides Parish School District and Louisiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Cherokee Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Phoenix Magnet Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
61
48
Kindergarten Students
91
41
Grade 1 Students
80
50
Grade 2 Students
98
48
Grade 3 Students
92
48
Grade 4 Students
87
41
Grade 5 Students
91
43

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Cherokee Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Rapides Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Phoenix Magnet Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Rapides Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Asian
5%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Cherokee Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Rapides Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Phoenix Magnet Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Rapides Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
14%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Cherokee Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Rapides Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Phoenix Magnet Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Rapides Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
48%
26%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Cherokee Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Rapides Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Phoenix Magnet Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Rapides Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
26%
59%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Cherokee Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Rapides Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Phoenix Magnet Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Rapides Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Cherokee Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Rapides Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Phoenix Magnet Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Rapides Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.68
0.58
This chart showcases the diversity score of Cherokee Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Rapides Parish School District and Louisiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Phoenix Magnet Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Rapides Parish School District and Louisiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
40%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Cherokee Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Rapides Parish School District and Louisiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Phoenix Magnet Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Rapides Parish School District and Louisiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Cherokee Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Rapides Parish School District and Louisiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Phoenix Magnet Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Rapides Parish School District and Louisiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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