- Enrollment
- 1,053
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Sunnyvale, CA
Cherry Chase Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Cherry Chase Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063846006458
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 84
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cherry Chase Elementary earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #2 of 13
- elementary schools in Sunnyvale · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.4:1
- students per teacher
- 8.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Cherry Chase Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cherry Chase Elementary ranks #2 of 13 elementary schools in Sunnyvale, CA.
School address
District: Sunnyvale · California
NCES ID 063846006458 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Cherry Chase Elementary held near 596 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 29.5 → 28.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 063846006458 · Sunnyvale, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
622 enr · 21.4:1 · 8.3% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Sunnyvale Middle (1,053 students)
Cherry Chase Elementary held near 596 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 29.5 → 28.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Cherry Chase Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sunnyvale Midd
Sunnyvale Middle
1,053 students
- Ellis Elementa
Ellis Elementary
768 students
- Columbia Middl
Columbia Middle
697 students
- This school
Cherry Chase Elementary
622 students
- Cumberland Ele
Cumberland Elementary
586 students
- Bishop Element
Bishop Elementary
465 students
What this shows Cherry Chase Elementary reports 622 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cherry Chase Elementary compares
Cherry Chase Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.4:1 | ▼ 0% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 8.3% | ▼ 85% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 622 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.4:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
622
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
8.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 85% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
21.4:1
students per teacher
- 0% below state mean
Top 47% in California - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
6.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$24,087
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 54.7%
White 23.8%
Hispanic or Latino 10.6%
Two or More 10.1%
African American 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Asian at 54.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.3, Cherry Chase Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Sunnyvale reports $24,087 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cherry Chase Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunnyvale Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ellis Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Columbia Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cumberland Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bishop Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cherry Chase Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 768
- Students per teacher
- 25.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 697
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 586
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 465
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar elementary schools in Sunnyvale
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Louis E. Stocklmeir Elementary
Standard public school
840 students 25.5:1 students per teacher
Ellis Elementary
Standard public school
768 students 25.6:1 students per teacher
Cumberland Elementary
Standard public school
586 students 20.2:1 students per teacher
Ponderosa Elementary
Standard public school
524 students 23.8:1 students per teacher
Bishop Elementary
Standard public school
465 students 21.1:1 students per teacher
Vargas Elementary
Standard public school
435 students 20.7:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~622 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.4:1)
Frequently asked questions about Cherry Chase Elementary
How many students attend Cherry Chase Elementary?
Cherry Chase Elementary has 622 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Sunnyvale, CA. CCD year-over-year: 604 (2022-23) → 596 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cherry Chase Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Cherry Chase Elementary is 21.4:1, which is 0% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 36% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cherry Chase Elementary?
8.3% of students at Cherry Chase Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cherry Chase Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Cherry Chase Elementary is Asian at 54.7% of enrollment, in Sunnyvale, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cherry Chase Elementary?
Cherry Chase Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Cherry Chase Elementary rank among elementary schools in Sunnyvale?
By Resource Investment Index, Cherry Chase Elementary ranks #2 of 13 elementary schools in Sunnyvale, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Sunnyvale on the city page.
What other schools are in Sunnyvale?
Besides Cherry Chase Elementary, Sunnyvale also operates Sunnyvale Middle (1,053 students), Ellis Elementary (768 students), and Columbia Middle (697 students). See the Sunnyvale district page for the complete list.