Serving 652 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, W E Cherry Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 652 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 53% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: W E Cherry Elementary School serves the northeast part of Orange Park, FL, encompassing an area of approximately 2 square miles. Most students live within a 5 to 10-minute drive, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 2.5 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
W E Cherry Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
W E Cherry Elementary School's student population of 652 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 63 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
652 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
W E Cherry Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of W E Cherry 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
#1310 out of 3662 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
25%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
25%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
38%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
10%
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)27.5%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is W E Cherry Elementary School's ranking?
W E Cherry Elementary School is ranked #1310 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are W E Cherry Elementary School often compared to?
W E Cherry Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like S Bryan Jennings Elementary School, Lakeside Elementary School, Orange Park Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend W E Cherry Elementary School?
652 students attend W E Cherry Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of W E Cherry Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of W E Cherry Elementary School?
W E Cherry Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does W E Cherry Elementary School offer ?
W E Cherry Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is W E Cherry Elementary School part of?
W E Cherry Elementary School is part of Clay School District.
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