Serving 640 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, W E Cherry Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (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 60% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 640 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 64% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- 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
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
W E Cherry Elementary School's student population of 640 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 61 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
640 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
School Rankings
W E Cherry Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of W E Cherry Elementary School is 0.72, 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
#1018 out of 3704 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
24%
37%
Black
25%
21%
White
40%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is W E Cherry Elementary School's ranking?
W E Cherry Elementary School is ranked #1018 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% 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 Lakeside Elementary School, Orange Park Elementary School, S Bryan Jennings Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
64% 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?
640 students attend W E Cherry Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of W E Cherry Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are Black, 24% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
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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