Cherry Valley Elementary School in Cherry Valley, AR, serves 147 students from kindergarten through grade 6 with a student–teacher ratio of 16:1, which remained stable from 2016 to 2023.
The school's math proficiency in 2023 is 40%, slightly higher than the Arkansas state average of 39% but below the district average of 47%.
Reading proficiency is 35% in 2022, which is lower than both the state average of 40% and the district average of 50%, showing a decline from higher proficiency levels earlier in the decade.
Science proficiency is 25% in 2022, falling below the state average of 36% and district average of 44%.
Free lunch eligibility remains high at 61%, with reduced–price lunch at 12%, indicating a stable socioeconomic composition over recent years.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
147 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
15%
Black
10%
19%
White
89%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Cherry Valley Elementary School?
147 students attend Cherry Valley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Cherry Valley Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cherry Valley Elementary School?
Cherry Valley Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Cherry Valley Elementary School offer ?
Cherry Valley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Cherry Valley Elementary School part of?
Cherry Valley Elementary School is part of Cross County School District.
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