Enrollment
442
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
86.9%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
+65% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Cherry Park Elementary School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Cherry Park Elementary School
Cherry Park Elementary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Portland, Oregon, enrolling 442 students.
At 17:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Oregon median, within a few percentage points of the 17.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need is high: 86.9% of students qualify for free meals, 65% above the Oregon average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 442 puts it in the larger third of Oregon schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Against 132 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #47.
Its student body is led by White (34%) and Hispanic or Latino (26%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 77/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 442 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Portland's public schools, it stands alongside Bonny Slope Elementary School (602 students): Cherry Park Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17:1 vs 17.7:1).
David Douglas Sd 40 also operates David Douglas High School (2,756 students) and Ron Russell Middle School (780 students) alongside Cherry Park 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 Park Elementary School compares
Cherry Park Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$19,860
per pupil, district-wide
- above Oregon avg of $18,086
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for David Douglas Sd 40, which includes Cherry Park Elementary School.
$19,860
Per student
+10%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
+20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 15.7%
State 68.6%
Federal 15.7%
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 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
- 2,756
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Oregon, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~442 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Cherry Park Elementary School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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