Cherryvale School District

618 East 4th Street
Cherryvale, KS 67335-2306
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Cherryvale School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kansas for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 692 students in Cherryvale School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
Public Schools in Cherryvale School District have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Kansas public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (KS)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,340 Schools
# Students
692 Students
477,627 Students
# Teachers
64 Teachers
33,417 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Cherryvale School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 286 school districts in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (KS)
#164 out of 286 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
26%
31%
32%
32%
25-29%
31%
85%
89%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.29
0.57
% American Indian
2%
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
6%
22%
% Black
1%
7%
% White
84%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,251 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,276. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,760 is less than the state median of $17,192. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
This School District
This State (KS)
Total Revenue
$11 MM
$7,774 MM
Spending
$11 MM
$8,211 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,251
$16,276
Spending / Student
$15,760
$17,192

Best Cherryvale School District Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lincoln Central Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
401 E Main
Cherryvale, KS 67335
(620) 336-8140
Gr: PK-6 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Thayer Schools
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
300 W. Wilson
Cherryvale, KS 67335
(620) 522-2109
Gr: PK-8 | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Cherryvale Sr / Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
700 S Carson
Cherryvale, KS 67335
(620) 336-8100
Gr: 7-12 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 17%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Cherryvale School District?
Cherryvale School District manages 3 public schools serving 692 students.
What is the rank of Cherryvale School District?
Cherryvale School District is ranked #179 out of 286 school districts in Kansas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kansas school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Cherryvale School District?
84% of Cherryvale School District students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Cherryvale School District?
Cherryvale School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 14:1.
What is Cherryvale School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,760 is less than the state median of $17,192. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 692 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • : 85% (Top 30% in KS)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • : 32% (Top 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

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