- Enrollment
- 1,386
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cherryville, NC
Cherryville Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Cherryville Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370162000673
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cherryville Elementary earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Cherryville · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.1:1
- students per teacher
- 65.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Cherryville Elementary has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cherryville Elementary ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Cherryville, NC.
School address
District: Gaston County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370162000673 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Cherryville Elementary held near 389 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 25.2 → 28.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 370162000673 · Cherryville, NC Other · SMALL · TRAD
378 enr · 15.1:1 · 65.0% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Ashbrook High (1,386 students)
Cherryville Elementary held near 389 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 25.2 → 28.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Cherryville Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ashbrook High
Ashbrook High
1,386 students
- Hunter Huss Hi
Hunter Huss High
1,165 students
- Forestview Hig
Forestview High
1,133 students
- North Gaston H
North Gaston High
1,061 students
- South Point Hi
South Point High
989 students
- This school 378
Cherryville Elementary
378 students
What this shows Cherryville Elementary reports 378 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cherryville Elementary compares
Cherryville Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.1:1 | ▼ 4% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.0% | ▼ 2% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 378 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
378
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 50% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.4%
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
$12,190
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Carolina avg of $12,294
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 378 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 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 76.7%
Hispanic or Latino 9.8%
African American 6.9%
Two or More 6.1%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 76.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.4, Cherryville Elementary is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Gaston County Schools reports $12,190 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cherryville Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashbrook High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hunter Huss High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Forestview High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Gaston High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Point High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cherryville Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,165
- Students per teacher
- 25.3:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 1,133
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,061
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 989
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 (~378 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cherryville Elementary
How many students attend Cherryville Elementary?
Cherryville Elementary has 378 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cherryville, NC. CCD year-over-year: 383 (2022-23) → 389 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cherryville Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Cherryville Elementary is 15.1:1, which is 4% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 4% 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 Cherryville Elementary?
65.0% of students at Cherryville Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cherryville Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Cherryville Elementary is White at 76.7% of enrollment, in Cherryville, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cherryville Elementary?
Cherryville Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Cherryville Elementary rank among public schools in Cherryville?
By Resource Investment Index, Cherryville Elementary ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Cherryville, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Gaston County Schools?
Besides Cherryville Elementary, Gaston County Schools also operates Ashbrook High (1,386 students), Hunter Huss High (1,165 students), and Forestview High (1,133 students). See the Gaston County Schools district page for the complete list.