Cherry Crest Elementary School serves 544 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Cherry Crest Elementary School placed in the top 1% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 94% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 50%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 95% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 61%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 544 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 94% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 95% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cherry Crest Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
School Overview
Cherry Crest Elementary School's student population of 544 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
544 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Cherry Crest Elementary School is ranked within the top 1% of all 2,052 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Cherry Crest Elementary School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#10 out of 2052 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)94%
50%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)95%
61%

Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
16:1

American Indian
n/a
1%

Asian
66%
9%

Hispanic
3%
25%

Black
1%
5%

White
24%
50%

Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
6%
9%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
36%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
1%
8%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cherry Crest Elementary School's ranking?
Cherry Crest Elementary School is ranked #10 out of 2,052 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Washington.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% WA state average), while 95% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
How many students attend Cherry Crest Elementary School?
544 students attend Cherry Crest Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Cherry Crest Elementary School students are Asian, 24% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cherry Crest Elementary School?
Cherry Crest Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Cherry Crest Elementary School offer ?
Cherry Crest Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Cherry Crest Elementary School part of?
Cherry Crest Elementary School is part of Bellevue School District.
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