Serving 634 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Cherry Valley Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 13% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 634 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cherry Valley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Cherry Valley Elementary School's student population of 634 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
634 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
School Rankings
Cherry Valley Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cherry Valley 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
#2093 out of 3426 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)13%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
7%
6%
Hispanic
26%
28%
Black
17%
16%
White
42%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
3%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cherry Valley Elementary School's ranking?
Cherry Valley Elementary School is ranked #2093 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Cherry Valley Elementary School?
634 students attend Cherry Valley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Cherry Valley Elementary School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cherry Valley Elementary School?
Cherry Valley Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Cherry Valley Elementary School offer ?
Cherry Valley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Cherry Valley Elementary School part of?
Cherry Valley Elementary School is part of Rockford SD 205 School District.
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