Cherry Valley School

107 8th Avenue West
Polson, MT 59860
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Cherry Valley School serves 263 students in grades Prekindergarten-1. 
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Montana state average of 22% (majority American Indian).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 263 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 46%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Cherry Valley School's student population of 263 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Total Students
263 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Cherry Valley School is 0.54, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.38. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (MT)
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
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American Indian
41%
11%
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Asian
n/a
1%
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Hispanic
2%
5%
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Black
2%
1%
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White
54%
78%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.54
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
37%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Cherry Valley School?
263 students attend Cherry Valley School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Cherry Valley School students are White, 41% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cherry Valley School?
Cherry Valley School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Cherry Valley School offer ?
Cherry Valley School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1
What school district is Cherry Valley School part of?
Cherry Valley School is part of Polson Elem School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 263 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 46%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

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