Cherrydale Elementary School
Tel:
(253)983-2570
- Cherrydale Elementary School serves 359 students in grades Kindergarten-3.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 51%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 55-59% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 61%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 19:1.
- Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 45%.
Top Placements
Cherrydale Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Cherrydale Elementary School's student population of 359 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-3 |
| Total Students | 359 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 21 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Cherrydale Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has decreased from 19:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Cherrydale Elementary School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (WA) |
| Overall School Rank | #391 out of 2,014 schools (Top 20%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65-69% | 51% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55-59% | 61% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 19:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 2% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 19% | 23% |
| Black | 6% | 4% |
| White | 49% | 55% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | 1% |
| Two or more races | 23% | 8% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.67 | 0.41 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 33% | 37% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Steilacoom Hist. School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, WA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Cherrydale Elementary School is Lakes High School (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Pioneer Middle School (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Pioneer Middle School (0.5 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Steilacoom Preschool And Eceap Grades: PK | 43 students
0.0 miles
1201 Galloway
Steilacoom, WA 98388
(253)983-2501 0.0 PK 43 - Dupont Pioneer Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 806 students
0.5 miles
1750 Bob's Hollow Ln
Dupont, WA 98327
(253)583-7200 0.5 6-8 806 - Lakewood Lakes High School Grades: 9-12 | 1407 students
0.7 miles
10320 Farwest Dr Sw
Lakewood, WA 98498
(253)583-5550 0.7 9-12 1407 - Steilacoom Saltars Point Elementary School Grades: 4-5 | 429 students
1.0 miles
908 3rd Street
Steilacoom, WA 98388
(253)983-2600 1.0 4-5 429 - Lakewood Lake Louise Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 390 students
1.1 miles
11014 Holden Rd Sw
Lakewood, WA 98498
(253)583-5310 1.1 PK-5 390
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