Enrollment
445
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Duvall, WA
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 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530456000715
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 9
📋 Attendance 82
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cherry Valley Elementary School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Duvall · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.8:1
- students per teacher
- 12.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Cherry Valley Elementary School has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cherry Valley Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Duvall, WA.
School address
District: Riverview School District · Washington
NCES ID 530456000715 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.8:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
12.4%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-72% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Cherry Valley Elementary School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Cherry Valley Elementary School
Cherry Valley Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Duvall, Washington, enrolling 445 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 12.4% free-meal eligibility runs 72% below the Washington average.
With 445 students, its enrollment sits close to the Washington median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 315 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #171.
Its student body is led by White (65%) and Hispanic or Latino (15%) (diversity index 53/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 454 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 7.2% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Duvall's elementary schools, it stands alongside Eagle Rock Multiage School (58 students): Cherry Valley Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17.8:1 vs 19.3:1).
Riverview School District also operates Cedarcrest High School (889 students) and Tolt Middle School (633 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 Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.8:1 | ▲ 1% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.4% | ▼ 72% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 445 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
445
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
12.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 63% in Washington - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
7.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$16,674
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 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 65.4%
Hispanic or Latino 14.8%
Asian 11.2%
Two or More 7.6%
African American 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 65.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.2, Cherry Valley Elementary School is about as mixed as the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Riverview School District, which includes Cherry Valley Elementary School.
$16,674
Per student
-14%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
+0%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.8%
State 62.4%
Federal 7.9%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedarcrest High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tolt Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Stillwater Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Carnation Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Parade | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar 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
- 889
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 633
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 491
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 388
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 86
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar elementary schools in Duvall
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Washington, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~445 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.8:1)
Next steps
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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 445 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Duvall, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cherry Valley Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cherry Valley Elementary School is 17.8:1, which is 1% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cherry Valley Elementary School?
12.4% of students at Cherry Valley Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cherry Valley Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Cherry Valley Elementary School is White at 65.4% of enrollment, in Duvall, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cherry Valley Elementary School?
Cherry Valley Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Valley Elementary School rank among public schools in Duvall?
By Resource Investment Index, Cherry Valley Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Duvall, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Duvall on the city page.
Is Cherry Valley Elementary School a good school?
Cherry Valley Elementary School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median. 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 Riverview School District?
Besides Cherry Valley Elementary School, Riverview School District also operates Cedarcrest High School (889 students), Tolt Middle School (633 students), and Stillwater Elementary (491 students). See the Riverview School District district page for the complete list.
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