Enrollment
413
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Suffern, NY
Cherry Lane Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Cherry Lane Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 362832003813
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cherry Lane Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of New York schools.
- #6 of 8
- public schools in Suffern · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.8:1
- large classes for New York
- 34.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Cherry Lane Elementary School has class sizes larger than 85% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cherry Lane Elementary School ranks #6 of 8 public schools in Suffern, NY.
School address
District: Suffern Central School District · New York
NCES ID 362832003813 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.8:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+25% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
34.8%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-38% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Cherry Lane Elementary School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Cherry Lane Elementary School
Cherry Lane Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Suffern, New York, enrolling 413 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.8:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 34.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 413 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 901 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #609.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (54%) and White (28%) (diversity index 62/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 413 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.2% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Suffern Central School District spends $33,373 per pupil, 26% above the New York average, a better-resourced district than most.
Suffern Central School District also operates Suffern Senior High School (1,450 students) and Suffern Middle School (880 students) alongside Cherry Lane Elementary School.
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 Lane Elementary School compares
Cherry Lane Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.8:1 | ▲ 25% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.8% | ▼ 38% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 413 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
413
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
34.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 85% in New York - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$33,373
per pupil, district-wide
- above New York avg of $26,410
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 413 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 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
Hispanic or Latino 53.8%
White 28.1%
African American 9.2%
Asian 5.6%
Two or More 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 53.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.9, Cherry Lane Elementary School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Suffern Central School District, which includes Cherry Lane Elementary School.
$33,373
Per student
+26%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+101%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 71.7%
State 20.7%
Federal 7.5%
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 Lane Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suffern Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Suffern Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Richard P Connor Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Montebello Road School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Viola Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cherry Lane Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,450
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 880
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 437
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 343
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 338
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New York, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~413 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Cherry Lane Elementary School
How many students attend Cherry Lane Elementary School?
Cherry Lane Elementary School has 413 students enrolled. It is a public school in Suffern, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cherry Lane Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cherry Lane Elementary School is 14.8:1, which is 25% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cherry Lane Elementary School?
34.8% of students at Cherry Lane Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cherry Lane Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Cherry Lane Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 53.8% of enrollment, in Suffern, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cherry Lane Elementary School?
Cherry Lane Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical 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 Lane Elementary School rank among public schools in Suffern?
By Resource Investment Index, Cherry Lane Elementary School ranks #6 of 8 public schools in Suffern, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Suffern on the city page.
Is Cherry Lane Elementary School a good school?
Cherry Lane Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of New York schools. 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 Suffern Central School District?
Besides Cherry Lane Elementary School, Suffern Central School District also operates Suffern Senior High School (1,450 students), Suffern Middle School (880 students), and Richard P Connor Elementary School (437 students). See the Suffern Central School District district page for the complete list.
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