Serving 459 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Cherry Park Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 41% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 459 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cherry Park Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Cherry Park Elementary School's student population of 459 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
459 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Cherry Park Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,196 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cherry Park Elementary School is 0.76, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#227 out of 1196 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
14%
4%
Hispanic
25%
25%
Black
11%
3%
White
37%
59%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
11%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
10%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cherry Park Elementary School's ranking?
Cherry Park Elementary School is ranked #227 out of 1,196 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Cherry Park Elementary School often compared to?
Cherry Park Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Creative Science School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Cherry Park Elementary School?
459 students attend Cherry Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Cherry Park Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cherry Park Elementary School?
Cherry Park Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Cherry Park Elementary School offer ?
Cherry Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Cherry Park Elementary School part of?
Cherry Park Elementary School is part of David Douglas SD 40 School District.
In what neighborhood is Cherry Park Elementary School located?
Cherry Park Elementary School is located in the Hazelwood neighborhood of Portland, OR. There are 5 other public schools located in Hazelwood.
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