Serving 346 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Cherry Valley Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 346 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Cherry Valley Elementary School serves the southwest part of Newark, OH, encompassing an area of approximately 2.7 square miles. The typical drive to the school ranges from 5 to 10 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 2.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cherry Valley Elementary School's student population of 346 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
346 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Cherry Valley Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cherry Valley Elementary School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1385 out of 3181 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
54%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
60%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
17%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
80%
65%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
12%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22%
30.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
42%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cherry Valley Elementary School's ranking?
Cherry Valley Elementary School is ranked #1385 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Cherry Valley Elementary School often compared to?
Cherry Valley Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Carson Elementary School, Ben Franklin Elementary School, Garfield Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Cherry Valley Elementary School?
346 students attend Cherry Valley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Cherry Valley Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cherry Valley Elementary School?
Cherry Valley Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Cherry Valley Elementary School offer ?
Cherry Valley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cherry Valley Elementary School part of?
Cherry Valley Elementary School is part of Newark City School District.
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