Enrollment
503
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Washington, OH
Cherry Hill Primary
Federal NCES profile for Cherry Hill Primary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 391001105509
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cherry Hill Primary earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Washington · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.8:1
- students per teacher
- 57.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Cherry Hill Primary has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cherry Hill Primary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Washington, OH.
School address
District: Washington Court House City · Ohio
NCES ID 391001105509 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.8:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
57.5%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+82% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Cherry Hill Primary compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Cherry Hill Primary
Cherry Hill Primary is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Washington, Ohio, enrolling 503 students.
At 16.8:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Ohio median, within a few percentage points of the 18.2:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need is high: 57.5% of students qualify for free meals, 82% above the Ohio average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 503 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Among 244 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #191, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (86% of enrollment) (diversity index 25/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 503 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 42.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 20.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Washington's public schools, it stands alongside Miami Trace Elementary School (1,139 students): Cherry Hill Primary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (16.8:1 vs 19.3:1).
Washington Court House City also operates Washington High School (522 students) and Washington Middle School (405 students) alongside Cherry Hill Primary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Cherry Hill Primary compares
Cherry Hill Primary on the metrics families compare, against Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.8:1 | ▼ 8% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.5% | ▲ 82% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 503 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
503
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
57.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 82% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 46% in Ohio - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
42.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,682
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 503 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 85.9%
Two or More 10.1%
African American 1.8%
Hispanic or Latino 1.6%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 85.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.1, Cherry Hill Primary is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Washington Court House City, which includes Cherry Hill Primary.
$12,682
Per student
-13%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.9%
State 51.1%
Federal 20.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Cherry Hill Primary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Washington Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Belle Aire Intermediate | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cherry Hill Primary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 522
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 405
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 395
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar other schools in Washington
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Ohio, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~503 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Cherry Hill Primary
How many students attend Cherry Hill Primary?
Cherry Hill Primary has 503 students enrolled. It is a public school in Washington, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cherry Hill Primary?
The student-teacher ratio at Cherry Hill Primary is 16.8:1, which is 8% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 7% 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 Hill Primary?
57.5% of students at Cherry Hill Primary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cherry Hill Primary?
The largest demographic group at Cherry Hill Primary is White at 85.9% of enrollment, in Washington, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cherry Hill Primary?
Cherry Hill Primary has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Cherry Hill Primary rank among public schools in Washington?
By Resource Investment Index, Cherry Hill Primary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Washington, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Washington on the city page.
Is Cherry Hill Primary a good school?
Cherry Hill Primary earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Washington Court House City?
Besides Cherry Hill Primary, Washington Court House City also operates Washington High School (522 students), Washington Middle School (405 students), and Belle Aire Intermediate (395 students). See the Washington Court House City district page for the complete list.
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