Cherrylee Elementary School

5025 Buffington Rd.
El Monte, CA 91732
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Cherrylee Elementary School serves 315 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 315 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 41%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 50%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Cherrylee Elementary School's student population of 315 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 31% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
315 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Cherrylee Elementary School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
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State Level (CA)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
41%
40%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
50%
51%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
22:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
21%
12%
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Hispanic
77%
56%
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Black
n/a
5%
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White
2%
22%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.37
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Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
23%
6%
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School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Cherrylee Elementary School?
315 students attend Cherrylee Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Cherrylee Elementary School students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cherrylee Elementary School?
Cherrylee Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Cherrylee Elementary School offer ?
Cherrylee Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Cherrylee Elementary School part of?
Cherrylee Elementary School is part of El Monte City School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 315 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 41%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 50%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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