Serving 562 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Cherokee Bend Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 83% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 86% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 50% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 562 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 83% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 86% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cherokee Bend Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Cherokee Bend Elementary School's student population of 562 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
562 students
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Year Founded
1959
School Rankings
Cherokee Bend Elementary School ranks within the top 1% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cherokee Bend Elementary School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#8 out of 1275 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
86%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
2%
12%
Black
n/a
31%
White
94%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
53%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cherokee Bend Elementary School's ranking?
Cherokee Bend Elementary School is ranked #8 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Cherokee Bend Elementary School often compared to?
Cherokee Bend Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Crestline Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
83% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 86% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Cherokee Bend Elementary School?
562 students attend Cherokee Bend Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Cherokee Bend Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cherokee Bend Elementary School?
Cherokee Bend Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Cherokee Bend Elementary School offer ?
Cherokee Bend Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cherokee Bend Elementary School part of?
Cherokee Bend Elementary School is part of Mountain Brook City School District.
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