- Enrollment
- 1,369
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Cherry Valley Elementary School shrank from 401 students in 2022-23 to 380 in 2023-24 (-5.2%).
Teacher FTE added 24.7 → 25.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-21 students YoY 390444501373 · Newark, OH Other · SMALL · TRAD
346 enr · 14.4:1 · 45.4% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Newark High School (1,369 students)
Cherry Valley Elementary School shrank from 401 students in 2022-23 to 380 in 2023-24 (-5.2%). Teacher FTE added 24.7 → 25.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Cherry Valley Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Newark High Sc
Newark High School
1,369 students
- Legend Element 475
Legend Elementary
475 students
- Liberty Middle 456
Liberty Middle School
456 students
- Heritage Middl 416
Heritage Middle School
416 students
- Mcguffey Eleme 415
Mcguffey Elementary School
415 students
- This school 346
Cherry Valley Elementary School
346 students
What this shows Cherry Valley Elementary School reports 346 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cherry Valley Elementary School compares
Cherry Valley Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$14,646
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
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.
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
District finance for Newark City reports $14,646 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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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
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 (~346 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 401 (2022-23) → 380 (2023-24), down 21.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.