Enrollment
806
South Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
46.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.5:1
vs 14.3:1 South Carolina avg
+22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
8.9%
vs 74.0% South Carolina avg
-88% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Cherry Park Elementary School of Language Immersion compares with South Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Cherry Park Elementary School of Language Immersion
Cherry Park Elementary School of Language Immersion is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Rock Hill, South Carolina, enrolling 806 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.5:1 is larger than about 88% of South Carolina schools and 22% above the 14.3:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 8.9% free-meal eligibility runs 88% below the South Carolina average.
Enrollment of 806 puts it in the larger third of South Carolina schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,214 scored South Carolina schools.
Against 63 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #33.
Its student body is led by White (46%) and Hispanic or Latino (23%) (diversity index 69/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 403 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 7.9% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Rock Hill's elementary schools, it stands alongside India Hook Elementary (495 students): Cherry Park Elementary School of Language Immersion is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.5:1 vs 12.7:1).
York 03 also operates Rock Hill High (1,980 students) and Northwestern High (1,822 students) alongside Cherry Park Elementary School of Language Immersion.
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 Park Elementary School of Language Immersion compares
Cherry Park Elementary School of Language Immersion on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,531
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $14,558
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for York 03, which includes Cherry Park Elementary School of Language Immersion.
$13,531
Per student
-7%
vs South Carolina
Avg $14,558
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.7%
State 47.3%
Federal 13.0%
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 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
- 1,980
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- 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.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of South Carolina, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~806 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.5:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Cherry Park Elementary School of Language Immersion a good school?
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. 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 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.
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