W E Cherry Elementary School

420 Edson Dr
Orange Park, FL 32073
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 654 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, W E Cherry Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 654 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 54%
  • : Top 30% in FL
  • : 58% (Top 30%)
  • : 57% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

W E Cherry Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

School Overview

W E Cherry Elementary School's student population of 654 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 62 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
654 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
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School Rankings

W E Cherry Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of W E Cherry Elementary School is 0.70, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (FL)
#1080 out of 3655 schools
(Top 30%)
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58%
48%
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57%
52%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
16:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
2%
3%
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Hispanic
19%
36%
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Black
23%
21%
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White
46%
36%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
4%
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0.70
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is W E Cherry Elementary School's ranking?
W E Cherry Elementary School is ranked #1080 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are W E Cherry Elementary School often compared to?
W E Cherry Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lakeside Elementary School, Orange Park Elementary School, S Bryan Jennings Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend W E Cherry Elementary School?
654 students attend W E Cherry Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of W E Cherry Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Black, 19% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of W E Cherry Elementary School?
W E Cherry Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does W E Cherry Elementary School offer ?
W E Cherry Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is W E Cherry Elementary School part of?
W E Cherry Elementary School is part of Clay School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 654 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 54%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 58% (Top 30%)
  • : 57% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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