At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 373
343
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
2%-51.6pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
10.3:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–4
Grade Span
Primary
Level
Overview
Cherokee Elem School is a public primary serving grades 0–4 in Lake Forest, Illinois. The school enrolls 343 students. It is part of the Lake Forest SD 67 district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Illinois state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
10.3:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Serves a relatively affluent student body
2% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 53% state average)
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–4
DistrictLake Forest SD 67
County17097
CityLake Forest
ZIP60045
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID172175002447
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment343
White86.0%
Hispanic / Latino5.2%
Black / African American0.9%
Asian2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
Two or More Races5.2%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
86.0%
Hispanic
5.2%
Black
0.9%
Asian
2.3%
Two+
5.2%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
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.