Serving 148 students in grades 3-5, 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 was 15-19% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 15-19% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 was higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
148 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)15-19%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)15-19%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
15%
27%
Black
5%
17%
White
67%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
10%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% IL state average).
How many students attend Cherry Valley Elementary School?
148 students attend Cherry Valley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Cherry Valley Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cherry Valley Elementary School?
Cherry Valley Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Cherry Valley Elementary School offer ?
Cherry Valley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is Cherry Valley Elementary School part of?
Cherry Valley Elementary School is part of Rockford School District 205.
School Calendar
View the Cherry Valley Elementary School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
Last Day of School-Tentative
June 05, 2024 (Wednesday)
Early Childhood Last Day of School
June 07, 2024 (Friday)
K-11 Last Day of School
June 10, 2024 (Monday)
K-12 First Day of School
August 28, 2024 (Wednesday)
Early Childhood First Day of School
August 29, 2024 (Thursday)
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