- Enrollment
- 1,871
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lakeville, MN
Cherry View Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Cherry View Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 271778000025
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cherry View Elementary earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Minnesota schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #1 of 9
- elementary schools in Lakeville · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.3:1
- small classes for Minnesota
- 10.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Cherry View Elementary has class sizes smaller than 75% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cherry View Elementary ranks #1 of 9 elementary schools in Lakeville, MN.
School address
District: Lakeville Area Schools · Minnesota
NCES ID 271778000025 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Cherry View Elementary held near 885 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 53.6 → 55.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 271778000025 · Lakeville, MN Elementary · MID · TRAD
599 enr · 11.3:1 · 10.9% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Lakeville North High (1,871 students)
Cherry View Elementary held near 885 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 53.6 → 55.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Cherry View Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lakeville Nort
Lakeville North High
1,871 students
- Lakeville Sout
Lakeville South High
1,816 students
- Century Middle
Century Middle School
950 students
- Kenwood Trail
Kenwood Trail Middle School
854 students
- Mcguire Middle
Mcguire Middle
844 students
- This school 599
Cherry View Elementary
599 students
What this shows Cherry View Elementary reports 599 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cherry View Elementary compares
Cherry View Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.3:1 | ▼ 28% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.9% | ▼ 75% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 599 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.3:1
Leaner classes than 81% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
599
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
10.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 75% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
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
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 28% below state mean
Top 25% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
14.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,882
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 300 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 54.8%
Asian 14.9%
African American 14.2%
Two or More 8.8%
Hispanic or Latino 6.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Largest group: White at 54.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.6, Cherry View Elementary is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lakeville Area Schools reports $14,882 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cherry View Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeville North High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lakeville South High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Century Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kenwood Trail Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mcguire Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cherry View Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,816
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 950
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 854
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 844
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~599 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cherry View Elementary
How many students attend Cherry View Elementary?
Cherry View Elementary has 599 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lakeville, MN. CCD year-over-year: 883 (2022-23) → 885 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cherry View Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Cherry View Elementary is 11.3:1, which is 28% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 28% 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 View Elementary?
10.9% of students at Cherry View Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cherry View Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Cherry View Elementary is White at 54.8% of enrollment, in Lakeville, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cherry View Elementary?
Cherry View Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher 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 View Elementary rank among elementary schools in Lakeville?
By Resource Investment Index, Cherry View Elementary ranks #1 of 9 elementary schools in Lakeville, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Lakeville on the city page.
What other schools are in Lakeville Area Schools?
Besides Cherry View Elementary, Lakeville Area Schools also operates Lakeville North High (1,871 students), Lakeville South High (1,816 students), and Century Middle School (950 students). See the Lakeville Area Schools district page for the complete list.