- Enrollment
- 1,980
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Rock Hill, SC
Cherry Park Elementary School of Language Immersion
Federal NCES profile for Cherry Park Elementary School of Language Immersion, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 450387001714
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cherry Park Elementary School of Language Immersion earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of South Carolina schools.
- #1 of 4
- elementary schools in Rock Hill · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.5:1
- large classes for South Carolina
- 8.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Cherry Park Elementary School of Language Immersion has class sizes larger than 88% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cherry Park Elementary School of Language Immersion ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Rock Hill, SC.
School address
District: York 03 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450387001714 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+32 students YoY
Cherry Park Elementary School of Language Immersion held near 815 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+32 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 46.1 → 48.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+32 students YoY 450387001714 · Rock Hill, SC Elementary · MID · TRAD
806 enr · 17.5:1 · 8.9% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Rock Hill High (1,980 students)
Cherry Park Elementary School of Language Immersion held near 815 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+32 headcount). Teacher FTE added 46.1 → 48.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Cherry Park Elementary School of Language Immersion in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Rock Hill High
Rock Hill High
1,980 students
- Northwestern H
Northwestern High
1,822 students
- South Pointe H
South Pointe High
1,128 students
- Dutchman Creek
Dutchman Creek Middle
856 students
- W. C. Sullivan
W. C. Sullivan Middle
827 students
- This school
Cherry Park Elementary School of Language Immersion
806 students
What this shows Cherry Park Elementary School of Language Immersion reports 806 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cherry Park Elementary School of Language Immersion compares
Cherry Park Elementary School of Language Immersion held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs South Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs South Carolina | South Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.5:1 | ▲ 22% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 8.9% | ▼ 88% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 806 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.5:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
806
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
8.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 88% below the South Carolina average of 74.0%
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
17.5:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 88% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
7.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$14,182
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $15,911
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 403 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 45.8%
Hispanic or Latino 23.1%
African American 21.3%
Two or More 7.6%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: White at 45.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.5, Cherry Park Elementary School of Language Immersion is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for York 03 reports $14,182 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cherry Park Elementary School of Language Immersion Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Hill High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northwestern High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Pointe High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dutchman Creek Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| W. C. Sullivan Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cherry Park Elementary School of Language Immersion's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,822
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,128
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 856
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 827
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar elementary schools in Rock Hill
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~806 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cherry Park Elementary School of Language Immersion
How many students attend Cherry Park Elementary School of Language Immersion?
Cherry Park Elementary School of Language Immersion has 806 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Rock Hill, SC. CCD year-over-year: 783 (2022-23) → 815 (2023-24), nearly flat (+32).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cherry Park Elementary School of Language Immersion?
The student-teacher ratio at Cherry Park Elementary School of Language Immersion is 17.5:1, which is 22% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cherry Park Elementary School of Language Immersion?
8.9% of students at Cherry Park Elementary School of Language Immersion are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cherry Park Elementary School of Language Immersion?
The largest demographic group at Cherry Park Elementary School of Language Immersion is White at 45.8% of enrollment, in Rock Hill, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cherry Park Elementary School of Language Immersion?
Cherry Park Elementary School of Language Immersion has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 Park Elementary School of Language Immersion rank among elementary schools in Rock Hill?
By Resource Investment Index, Cherry Park Elementary School of Language Immersion ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Rock Hill, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Rock Hill on the city page.
What other schools are in York 03?
Besides Cherry Park Elementary School of Language Immersion, York 03 also operates Rock Hill High (1,980 students), Northwestern High (1,822 students), and South Pointe High (1,128 students). See the York 03 district page for the complete list.