Serving 295 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Cherrylee Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 295 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cherrylee Elementary School's student population of 295 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
295 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Cherrylee Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cherrylee Elementary School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4275 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
21%
12%
Hispanic
76%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
2%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
20%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cherrylee Elementary School's ranking?
Cherrylee Elementary School is ranked #4275 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Cherrylee Elementary School?
295 students attend Cherrylee Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Cherrylee Elementary School students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Asian, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cherrylee Elementary School?
Cherrylee Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Cherrylee Elementary School offer ?
Cherrylee Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Cherrylee Elementary School part of?
Cherrylee Elementary School is part of El Monte City School District.
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