- Enrollment
- 1,450
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Cherry Lane Elementary School grew from 256 students in 2022-23 to 272 in 2023-24 (+6.3%).
Teacher FTE added 28.1 → 31.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+16 students YoY 362832003813 · Suffern, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
413 enr · 14.8:1 · 34.8% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Suffern Senior High School (1,450 students)
Cherry Lane Elementary School grew from 256 students in 2022-23 to 272 in 2023-24 (+6.3%). Teacher FTE added 28.1 → 31.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Cherry Lane Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Suffern Senior
Suffern Senior High School
1,450 students
- Suffern Middle
Suffern Middle School
880 students
- Richard P Conn 437
Richard P Connor Elementary School
437 students
- This school 413
Cherry Lane Elementary School
413 students
- Montebello Roa 343
Montebello Road School
343 students
- Viola Elementa 338
Viola Elementary School
338 students
What this shows Cherry Lane Elementary School reports 413 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cherry Lane Elementary School compares
Cherry Lane Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$36,268
per pupil, district-wide
- above New York avg of $28,120
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.
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
District finance for Suffern Central School District reports $36,268 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide other 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 (~413 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 256 (2022-23) → 272 (2023-24), up 16.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.