Serving 369 students in grades 2-4, Cherry Road Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York 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 New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 2-4
- Enrollment: 369 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 53% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cherry Road Elementary School's student population of 369 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 2-4
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
369 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Cherry Road Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cherry Road Elementary School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2082 out of 4377 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
5%
30%
Black
7%
16%
White
77%
40%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cherry Road Elementary School's ranking?
Cherry Road Elementary School is ranked #2082 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Cherry Road Elementary School?
369 students attend Cherry Road Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Cherry Road Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cherry Road Elementary School?
Cherry Road Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Cherry Road Elementary School offer ?
Cherry Road Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 2-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Cherry Road Elementary School part of?
Cherry Road Elementary School is part of Westhill Central School District.
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