- Enrollment
- 477
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Polson, MT
Cherry Valley School
Federal NCES profile for Cherry Valley School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 302106000630
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cherry Valley School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Montana median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Montana schools.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Polson · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.6:1
- students per teacher
- 243
- students enrolled
Cherry Valley School has class sizes near the Montana median. Computed live against every Montana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cherry Valley School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Polson, MT.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Cherry Valley School held near 268 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 21.3 → 19.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 302106000630 · Polson, MT Other · SMALL · TRAD
243 enr · 11.6:1 · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Polson Middle School (477 students)
Cherry Valley School held near 268 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 21.3 → 19.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Montana schools → · Find another →
Cherry Valley School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Polson Middle
Polson Middle School
477 students
- Linderman Scho
Linderman School
355 students
- This school
Cherry Valley School
243 students
What this shows Cherry Valley School reports 243 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cherry Valley School compares
Cherry Valley School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Montana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Montana | Montana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.6:1 | ▼ 2% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 243 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.6:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
243
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
11.6:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 45% in Montana - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
73.7%
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
$12,918
per pupil, district-wide
- below Montana avg of $19,859
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 243 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 62.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 30.9%
Two or More 3.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 62.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.1, Cherry Valley School is more mixed than the Montana school average of 23.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Polson Elem reports $12,918 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cherry Valley School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Polson Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Linderman School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cherry Valley School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 355
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar other schools in Polson
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~243 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cherry Valley School
How many students attend Cherry Valley School?
Cherry Valley School has 243 students enrolled. It is a public school in Polson, MT. CCD year-over-year: 273 (2022-23) → 268 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cherry Valley School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cherry Valley School is 11.6:1, which is 2% lower than the Montana average of 11.8:1 and 26% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cherry Valley School?
The largest demographic group at Cherry Valley School is White at 62.6% of enrollment, in Polson, MT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cherry Valley School?
Cherry Valley School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Cherry Valley School rank among public schools in Polson?
By Resource Investment Index, Cherry Valley School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Polson, MT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Polson on the city page.
What other schools are in Polson Elem?
Besides Cherry Valley School, Polson Elem also operates Polson Middle School (477 students) and Linderman School (355 students). See the Polson Elem district page for the complete list.