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Cherokee Point Elementary

San Diego Unified · San Diego County · 3735 38th Street, San Diego, CA 92105-2414

(619) 641-3400 · www.cherokeepoint.sandiegounified.org/

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4/10
#3905
Rank 3905 out of 5,722
Top 68%
English Language Arts3/10 · #4341 · 24th percentile
Mathematics5/10 · #3230 · 44th percentile
Science3/10 · #4236 · 24th percentile

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School Overview

Cherokee Point Elementary sits in the heart of City Heights, one of San Diego's most culturally rich and diverse neighborhoods, where dozens of languages are spoken and a strong sense of community runs deep. The school has built a real identity around embracing that diversity, and families who value a multicultural environment and a tight-knit school community tend to feel right at home here. City Heights itself is a lively, working-class area with local markets, parks, and a neighborhood energy that's distinctly San Diego without the coastal price tag.

Student Demographics

128 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
97 (76%)
Asian
13 (10%)
African American
6 (5%)
White
4 (3%)
Multiple Races
4 (3%)
Filipino
3 (2%)
Other
1 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners74 (58%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged123 (96%)
Students with Disabilities31 (24%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

298
Enrollment
15.2
Teachers (FTE)
19.6:1
Student-Staff Ratio
1
Administrators (FTE)
16.5
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs10/10 · #475 · 92nd percentile

287 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found