- Enrollment
- 2,307
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Orange Park, FL
W E Cherry Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for W E Cherry Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120030000322
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
W E Cherry Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of Florida schools.
- #8 of 15
- schools in Orange Park · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.3:1
- small classes for Florida
- 93.8%
- free-lunch eligible
W E Cherry Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 93% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, W E Cherry Elementary School ranks #8 of 15 schools in Orange Park, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
W E Cherry Elementary School held near 640 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 63.0 → 61.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 120030000322 · Orange Park, FL Other · MID · TRAD
652 enr · 10.3:1 · 93.8% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Oakleaf High School (2,307 students)
W E Cherry Elementary School held near 640 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 63.0 → 61.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
W E Cherry Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Oakleaf High S
Oakleaf High School
2,307 students
- Middleburg Hig
Middleburg High School
1,866 students
- Orange Park Hi
Orange Park High School
1,844 students
- Ridgeview High
Ridgeview High School
1,792 students
- Clay High Scho
Clay High School
1,776 students
- This school 652
W E Cherry Elementary School
652 students
What this shows W E Cherry Elementary School reports 652 students on the CCD universe file.
How W E Cherry Elementary School compares
W E Cherry Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.3:1 | ▼ 42% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 93.8% | ▲ 80% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 652 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.3:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
652
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
93.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 80% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.3:1
students per teacher
- 42% below state mean
Top 7% in Florida - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
33.3%
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
$10,252
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $12,081
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.6 FTE
Per 408 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 38.2%
African American 25.3%
Hispanic or Latino 24.7%
Two or More 9.5%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 38.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.0, W E Cherry Elementary School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Clay reports $10,252 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How W E Cherry Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakleaf High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Middleburg High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Orange Park High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ridgeview High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clay High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to W E Cherry Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,866
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,844
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 1,792
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,776
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
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 (~652 students)
Frequently asked questions about W E Cherry Elementary School
How many students attend W E Cherry Elementary School?
W E Cherry Elementary School has 652 students enrolled. It is a public school in Orange Park, FL. CCD year-over-year: 641 (2022-23) → 640 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at W E Cherry Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at W E Cherry Elementary School is 10.3:1, which is 42% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 34% 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 W E Cherry Elementary School?
93.8% of students at W E Cherry Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of W E Cherry Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at W E Cherry Elementary School is White at 38.2% of enrollment, in Orange Park, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for W E Cherry Elementary School?
W E Cherry Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 W E Cherry Elementary School rank among schools in Orange Park?
By Resource Investment Index, W E Cherry Elementary School ranks #8 of 15 schools in Orange Park, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Orange Park on the city page.
What other schools are in Clay?
Besides W E Cherry Elementary School, Clay also operates Oakleaf High School (2,307 students), Middleburg High School (1,866 students), and Orange Park High School (1,844 students). See the Clay district page for the complete list.