Enrollment
676
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Rockford, IL
Cherry Valley Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Cherry Valley Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 17/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 173451003604
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cherry Valley Elementary School earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #25 of 27
- elementary schools in Rockford · Resource Index
- 17
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.4:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 676
- students enrolled
Cherry Valley Elementary School has class sizes larger than 95% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cherry Valley Elementary School ranks #25 of 27 elementary schools in Rockford, IL.
School address
District: Rockford Sd 205 · Illinois
NCES ID 173451003604 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.4:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+39% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Cherry Valley Elementary School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Cherry Valley Elementary School
Cherry Valley Elementary School is a large elementary school in Rockford, Illinois, enrolling 676 students.
Class loads run heavy: 19.4:1 is larger than about 95% of Illinois schools and 39% above the 14:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Enrollment of 676 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 98% of the 3,845 Illinois schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is led by White (40%) and Hispanic or Latino (28%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 72/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 46.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Rockford's elementary schools, it stands alongside Whitehead Elem School (678 students): Cherry Valley Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (19.4:1 vs 16.8:1).
Rockford Sd 205 also operates Guilford High School (2,216 students) and Jefferson High School (2,173 students) alongside Cherry Valley 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 Valley Elementary School compares
Cherry Valley Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.4:1 | ▲ 39% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 676 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.4:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
676
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
19.4:1
students per teacher
- 39% above state mean
Top 95% in Illinois - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
46.7%
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
$17,721
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 676 Top 15% in Illinois - larger than 85% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 33.0
Students per teacher 19.4:1 +39% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 173451003604
Student demographics
White 39.6%
Hispanic or Latino 27.5%
African American 18.9%
Two or More 7.1%
Asian 6.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 39.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.2, Cherry Valley Elementary School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 46.7%
In-school suspensions 6
Out-of-school suspensions 23
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Rockford Sd 205, which includes Cherry Valley Elementary School.
$17,721
Per student
+4%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+7%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.0%
State 49.1%
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 Valley Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guilford High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jefferson High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Auburn High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rockford East High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rockford Envrnmntl Science Acad | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cherry Valley Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,216
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 2,173
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 1,957
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 1,719
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,108
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar elementary schools in Rockford
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Whitehead Elem School
Standard public school
678 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Barbour Two-Way Lang Immersion
Standard public school
628 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
Constance Lane Elementary School
Standard public school
623 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Swan Hillman Elem School
Standard public school
581 students 17:1 students per teacher
Riverdahl Elem School
Standard public school
535 students 18.7:1 students per teacher
Spring Creek Elem School
Standard public school
523 students 18.6:1 students per teacher
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Frequently asked questions about Cherry Valley Elementary School
How many students attend Cherry Valley Elementary School?
Cherry Valley Elementary School has 676 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Rockford, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cherry Valley Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cherry Valley Elementary School is 19.4:1, which is 39% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cherry Valley Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Cherry Valley Elementary School is White at 39.6% of enrollment, in Rockford, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cherry Valley Elementary School?
Cherry Valley Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 17/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Cherry Valley Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Rockford?
By Resource Investment Index, Cherry Valley Elementary School ranks #25 of 27 elementary schools in Rockford, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Rockford on the city page.
Is Cherry Valley Elementary School a good school?
Cherry Valley Elementary School earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois 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 Rockford Sd 205?
Besides Cherry Valley Elementary School, Rockford Sd 205 also operates Guilford High School (2,216 students), Jefferson High School (2,173 students), and Auburn High School (1,957 students). See the Rockford Sd 205 district page for the complete list.