- Enrollment
- 2,756
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Portland, OR
Cherry Park Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Cherry Park Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 410394001025
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cherry Park Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Oregon schools.
- #15 of 23
- schools in Portland · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17:1
- students per teacher
- 86.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Cherry Park Elementary School has class sizes near the Oregon median. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cherry Park Elementary School ranks #15 of 23 schools in Portland, OR.
School address
District: David Douglas Sd 40 · Oregon
NCES ID 410394001025 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Cherry Park Elementary School held near 478 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 26.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+19 students YoY 410394001025 · Portland, OR Other · SMALL · TRAD
442 enr · 17:1 · 86.9% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: David Douglas High School (2,756 students)
Cherry Park Elementary School held near 478 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount). Teacher FTE held 26.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Cherry Park Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- David Douglas
David Douglas High School
2,756 students
- Ron Russell Mi 780
Ron Russell Middle School
780 students
- Floyd Light Mi 684
Floyd Light Middle School
684 students
- Alice Ott Midd 594
Alice Ott Middle School
594 students
- Gilbert Park E 503
Gilbert Park Elementary School
503 students
- This school 442
Cherry Park Elementary School
442 students
What this shows Cherry Park Elementary School reports 442 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cherry Park Elementary School compares
Cherry Park Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Oregon and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oregon | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17:1 | ▼ 3% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 86.9% | ▲ 65% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 442 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
442
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
86.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% above the Oregon average of 52.8%
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
17:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 49% in Oregon - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
28.1%
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
$21,259
per pupil, district-wide
- above Oregon avg of $21,075
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 442 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 34.3%
Hispanic or Latino 25.5%
Asian 13.4%
Two or More 12.7%
African American 12.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 34.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 76.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 76.9, Cherry Park Elementary School is more mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for David Douglas Sd 40 reports $21,259 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cherry Park Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Douglas High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ron Russell Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Floyd Light Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alice Ott Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gilbert Park Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cherry Park Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 780
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 684
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 594
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 503
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar other schools in Portland
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Bonny Slope Elementary School
Standard public school
602 students 17.7:1 students per teacher
Faubion Elementary School
Standard public school
585 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Vernon Elementary School
Standard public school
564 students 18.8:1 students per teacher
Richmond Elementary School
Standard public school
530 students 20.4:1 students per teacher
William Walker Elementary School
Standard public school
523 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
Mill Park Elementary School
Standard public school
494 students 20.6:1 students per teacher
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 (~442 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cherry Park Elementary School
How many students attend Cherry Park Elementary School?
Cherry Park Elementary School has 442 students enrolled. It is a public school in Portland, OR. CCD year-over-year: 459 (2022-23) → 478 (2023-24), nearly flat (+19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cherry Park Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cherry Park Elementary School is 17:1, which is 3% lower than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 8% 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 Park Elementary School?
86.9% of students at Cherry Park Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cherry Park Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Cherry Park Elementary School is White at 34.3% of enrollment, in Portland, OR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 76.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cherry Park Elementary School?
Cherry Park 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 Park Elementary School rank among schools in Portland?
By Resource Investment Index, Cherry Park Elementary School ranks #15 of 23 schools in Portland, OR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Portland on the city page.
What other schools are in David Douglas Sd 40?
Besides Cherry Park Elementary School, David Douglas Sd 40 also operates David Douglas High School (2,756 students), Ron Russell Middle School (780 students), and Floyd Light Middle School (684 students). See the David Douglas Sd 40 district page for the complete list.