- Enrollment
- 2,122
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Sumter, SC
Cherryvale Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Cherryvale Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450390201066
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 5
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cherryvale Elementary earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median.
- #9 of 11
- schools in Sumter · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.6:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Cherryvale Elementary has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cherryvale Elementary ranks #9 of 11 schools in Sumter, SC.
School address
District: Sumter 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450390201066 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-56 students YoY
Cherryvale Elementary shrank from 534 students in 2022-23 to 478 in 2023-24 (-10.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 35.0 → 34.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-56 students YoY 450390201066 · Sumter, SC Other · SMALL · TRAD
477 enr · 13.6:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Sumter High School (2,122 students)
Cherryvale Elementary shrank from 534 students in 2022-23 to 478 in 2023-24 (-10.5%). Teacher FTE lost 35.0 → 34.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Cherryvale Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sumter High Sc
Sumter High School
2,122 students
- Crestwood High
Crestwood High
1,105 students
- Lakewood High
Lakewood High
1,013 students
- Alice Drive Mi 783
Alice Drive Middle
783 students
- Furman Middle 700
Furman Middle
700 students
- This school 477
Cherryvale Elementary
477 students
What this shows Cherryvale Elementary reports 477 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cherryvale Elementary compares
Cherryvale Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs South Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs South Carolina | South Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.6:1 | ▼ 5% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 477 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
477
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% above the South Carolina average of 74.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 43% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
53.9%
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
$12,795
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $15,911
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 477 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 47 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 71.1%
White 18.4%
Hispanic or Latino 7.3%
Two or More 1.9%
Asian 1.3%
Largest group: African American at 71.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.5, Cherryvale Elementary is less mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Sumter 01 reports $12,795 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cherryvale Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sumter High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Crestwood High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lakewood High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alice Drive Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Furman Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cherryvale Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,105
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,013
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 783
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 700
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar other schools in Sumter
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Pocalla Springs Elementary
Standard public school
609 students 16:1 students per teacher
Millwood Elementary
Standard public school
602 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Alice Drive Elementary
Standard public school
530 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Oakland Primary
Standard public school
520 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Kingsbury Elementary
Standard public school
514 students 11.4:1 students per teacher
Willow Drive Elementary
Standard public school
504 students 15.8:1 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 (~477 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cherryvale Elementary
How many students attend Cherryvale Elementary?
Cherryvale Elementary has 477 students enrolled. It is a public school in Sumter, SC. CCD year-over-year: 534 (2022-23) → 478 (2023-24), down 56.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cherryvale Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Cherryvale Elementary is 13.6:1, which is 5% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 13% 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 Cherryvale Elementary?
100.0% of students at Cherryvale Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cherryvale Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Cherryvale Elementary is African American at 71.1% of enrollment, in Sumter, SC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cherryvale Elementary?
Cherryvale Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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 Cherryvale Elementary rank among schools in Sumter?
By Resource Investment Index, Cherryvale Elementary ranks #9 of 11 schools in Sumter, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Sumter on the city page.
What other schools are in Sumter 01?
Besides Cherryvale Elementary, Sumter 01 also operates Sumter High School (2,122 students), Crestwood High (1,105 students), and Lakewood High (1,013 students). See the Sumter 01 district page for the complete list.