Enrollment
346
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Newark, OH
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 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390444501373
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 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 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Ohio schools.
- #3 of 7
- schools in Newark · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 45.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Cherry Valley Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 77% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cherry Valley Elementary School ranks #3 of 7 schools in Newark, OH.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.4:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
45.4%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+44% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Cherry Valley Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Cherry Valley Elementary School
Cherry Valley Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Newark, Ohio, enrolling 346 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 45.4% of students eligible for free meals.
With 346 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 472 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #266.
Its student body is led by White (80%) and Two or More (12%) (diversity index 35/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 50.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 17.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Newark's public schools, it stands alongside Career and Technology Educational Centers (789 students): Cherry Valley Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.4:1 vs 10.7:1).
Newark City also operates Newark High School (1,369 students) and Legend Elementary (475 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 Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.4:1 | ▼ 21% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.4% | ▲ 44% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 346 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
346
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
45.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 23% in Ohio - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
50.3%
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
$13,789
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 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 79.5%
Two or More 12.4%
Hispanic or Latino 4.3%
African American 3.5%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 79.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.0, Cherry Valley Elementary School is about as mixed as the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Newark City, which includes Cherry Valley Elementary School.
$13,789
Per student
-6%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 41.6%
State 41.0%
Federal 17.4%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newark High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Legend Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Liberty Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Heritage Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mcguffey Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher 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
- 1,369
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 475
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 456
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 416
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 415
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Similar other schools in Newark
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Career and Technology Educational Centers
Vocational / career-technical school
789 students 10.7:1 students per teacher
Hillview Elementary School
Standard public school
407 students 17:1 students per teacher
Newark Digital Academy
Standard public school
249 students 22.6:1 students per teacher
Little Learners Preschool
Standard public school
202 students 67.3:1 students per teacher
Licking Valley Online Learning School
Standard public school
10 students
Headstart Eastland
Special-education school
8 students 4:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Ohio, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~346 students)
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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 346 students enrolled. It is a public school in Newark, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cherry Valley Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cherry Valley Elementary School is 14.4:1, which is 21% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 8% lower 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 Valley Elementary School?
45.4% of students at Cherry Valley Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cherry Valley Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Cherry Valley Elementary School is White at 79.5% of enrollment, in Newark, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cherry Valley Elementary School?
Cherry Valley Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical 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 schools in Newark?
By Resource Investment Index, Cherry Valley Elementary School ranks #3 of 7 schools in Newark, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Newark on the city page.
Is Cherry Valley Elementary School a good school?
Cherry Valley Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Ohio 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 Newark City?
Besides Cherry Valley Elementary School, Newark City also operates Newark High School (1,369 students), Legend Elementary (475 students), and Liberty Middle School (456 students). See the Newark City district page for the complete list.
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