Serving 676 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Cherry Valley Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 676 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: White Swan Elementary School serves the southeast part of Rockford, IL, covering an area of approximately 30.1 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 10 to 15 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edges of the attendance zone located up to 8.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cherry Valley Elementary School's student population of 676 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
676 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
School Rankings
Cherry Valley Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cherry Valley Elementary School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1937 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
7%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
27%
29%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
19%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
40%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
4%
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)34.2%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
4%
2%
Showing 2005–2015. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cherry Valley Elementary School's ranking?
Cherry Valley Elementary School is ranked #1937 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Cherry Valley Elementary School?
676 students attend Cherry Valley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Cherry Valley Elementary School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cherry Valley Elementary School?
Cherry Valley Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Cherry Valley Elementary School offer ?
Cherry Valley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Cherry Valley Elementary School part of?
Cherry Valley Elementary School is part of Rockford SD 205 School District.
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