The Cherokee Immersion School is a Cherokee language immersion school in Park Hill, Oklahoma, with a Tahlequah post office address. It is for children during pre-school to grade 8. It was founded by the Cherokee Nation in 2001 for the purpose of preserving the heavily endangered Cherokee language.
Serving 112 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Cherokee Immersion Es-tahlequah ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 112 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OK
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cherokee Immersion Es-tahlequah ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Cherokee Immersion Es-tahlequah's student population of 112 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
112 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Colors
Green and Gold
School Calendar
School Motto
Cherokee Nation is committed to protecting our inherent sovereignty, preserving and promoting Cherokee culture, language and values.
School Rankings
Cherokee Immersion Es-tahlequah ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,652 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cherokee Immersion Es-tahlequah is 0.20, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1453 out of 1652 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
89%
11%
Hispanic
7%
21%
Two or more races
4%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cherokee Immersion Es-tahlequah's ranking?
Cherokee Immersion Es-tahlequah is ranked #1453 out of 1,652 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are Cherokee Immersion Es-tahlequah often compared to?
Cherokee Immersion Es-tahlequahis often viewed alongside schools like Tahlequah Middle School, Lowrey Public School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend Cherokee Immersion Es-tahlequah?
112 students attend Cherokee Immersion Es-tahlequah.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Cherokee Immersion Es-tahlequah students are American Indian, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cherokee Immersion Es-tahlequah?
Cherokee Immersion Es-tahlequah has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Cherokee Immersion Es-tahlequah offer ?
Cherokee Immersion Es-tahlequah offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cherokee Immersion Es-tahlequah part of?
Cherokee Immersion Es-tahlequah is part of Cherokee Immersion Charter Es School District.
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