- Enrollment
- 968
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Steilacoom, WA
Cherrydale Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Cherrydale Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530846001429
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cherrydale Elementary earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Washington schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Steilacoom · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.4:1
- small classes for Washington
- 33.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Cherrydale Elementary has class sizes smaller than 82% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cherrydale Elementary ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Steilacoom, WA.
School address
District: Steilacoom Hist. School District · Washington
NCES ID 530846001429 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
Cherrydale Elementary shrank from 367 students in 2022-23 to 345 in 2023-24 (-6.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 26.8 → 23.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-22 students YoY 530846001429 · Steilacoom, WA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
348 enr · 13.4:1 · 33.5% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Steilacoom High (968 students)
Cherrydale Elementary shrank from 367 students in 2022-23 to 345 in 2023-24 (-6.0%). Teacher FTE lost 26.8 → 23.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Cherrydale Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Steilacoom Hig
Steilacoom High
968 students
- Pioneer Middle
Pioneer Middle
758 students
- Chloe Clark El
Chloe Clark Elementary
475 students
- Saltars Point
Saltars Point Elementary
437 students
- This school 348
Cherrydale Elementary
348 students
- Developmental 29
Developmental Preschool
29 students
What this shows Cherrydale Elementary reports 348 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cherrydale Elementary compares
Cherrydale Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.4:1 | ▼ 24% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.5% | ▼ 26% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 348 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
348
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 18% in Washington - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
8.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$17,148
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.6 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 50.6%
Hispanic or Latino 21.3%
Two or More 17.5%
African American 5.5%
Asian 4.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 50.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.3, Cherrydale Elementary is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Steilacoom Hist. School District reports $17,148 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cherrydale Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steilacoom High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pioneer Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chloe Clark Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Saltars Point Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Developmental Preschool | Smaller | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Cherrydale Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 758
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 475
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 437
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 29
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~348 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cherrydale Elementary
How many students attend Cherrydale Elementary?
Cherrydale Elementary has 348 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Steilacoom, WA. CCD year-over-year: 367 (2022-23) → 345 (2023-24), down 22.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cherrydale Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Cherrydale Elementary is 13.4:1, which is 24% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 15% 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 Cherrydale Elementary?
33.5% of students at Cherrydale Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cherrydale Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Cherrydale Elementary is White at 50.6% of enrollment, in Steilacoom, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cherrydale Elementary?
Cherrydale Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 Cherrydale Elementary rank among public schools in Steilacoom?
By Resource Investment Index, Cherrydale Elementary ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Steilacoom, 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 Steilacoom on the city page.
What other schools are in Steilacoom Hist. School District?
Besides Cherrydale Elementary, Steilacoom Hist. School District also operates Steilacoom High (968 students), Pioneer Middle (758 students), and Chloe Clark Elementary (475 students). See the Steilacoom Hist. School District district page for the complete list.