At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 407
547
Total Enrollment
State avg: 71%
112%+40.5pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
13.7:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–4
Grade Span
Elementary
Level
Overview
CHEROKEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public elementary serving grades 0–4 in HARDY, Arkansas. The school enrolls 547 students. It is part of the HIGHLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Arkansas state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
13.7:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
112% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span0–4
DistrictHIGHLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT
County5135
CityHARDY
ZIP72542
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID050777000490
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment547
White96.6%
Hispanic / Latino0.7%
Black / African American2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.7%
Two or More Races0.0%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
96.6%
Hispanic
0.7%
Black
2.0%
Two+
0.0%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.