Serving 783 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Cherry Park Elementary School Of Language Immersion ranks in the top 20% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 783 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 65% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 72% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cherry Park Elementary School Of Language Immersion ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Cherry Park Elementary School Of Language Immersion's student population of 783 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
783 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Cherry Park Elementary School Of Language Immersion ranks within the top 20% of all 1,154 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cherry Park Elementary School Of Language Immersion is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#176 out of 1154 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
20%
13%
Black
20%
31%
White
53%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cherry Park Elementary School Of Language Immersion's ranking?
Cherry Park Elementary School Of Language Immersion is ranked #176 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Cherry Park Elementary School Of Language Immersion often compared to?
Cherry Park Elementary School Of Language Immersionis often viewed alongside schools like York Preparatory Academy, Sunset Park Center For Accelerated Studies by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 72% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Cherry Park Elementary School Of Language Immersion?
783 students attend Cherry Park Elementary School Of Language Immersion.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Cherry Park Elementary School Of Language Immersion students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 5% 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 Cherry Park Elementary School Of Language Immersion?
Cherry Park Elementary School Of Language Immersion has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Cherry Park Elementary School Of Language Immersion offer ?
Cherry Park Elementary School Of Language Immersion offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Cherry Park Elementary School Of Language Immersion part of?
Cherry Park Elementary School Of Language Immersion is part of York 03 School District.
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