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Cherry Valley School

Public PK, KG-1

 107 8th Avenue West
       Polson, MT  59860

(406) 883-6333

District: Polson Elementary

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,684 Help


Students who attend Cherry Valley School usually attend:

Middle:    Polson Middle School
High:    Polson High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.8 Help
Number of students:  268

Racial breakdown:

White:
59.0%
American Indian:
33.6%
Hispanic:
3.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  56.7% Help


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Compare Details Cherry Valley School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2007 the calculated Average Standard Score was 45.05. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (59%), American Indian (33.6%), Hispanic (3.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 56.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Cherry Valley School is 13.8. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Cherry Valley School is $17,684.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Cherry Valley School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Polson Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Polson Elementary 152nd of 300 Montana school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Cherry Valley School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 61.89 85th 217 60.8%
2005 64.68 85th 218 61.0%
2006 49.43 141st 234 39.7%
2007 45.05 152nd 230 33.9%
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Data source: test scores: Montana Office of Public instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Montana Office of Public instruction

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by a parent
Tuesday, May 24, 2016

Open Quote Difficult administration, sub par treatment of students with disabilities. Very unwelcoming Close Quote



Enrollment information for Cherry Valley School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 402 402
1991 263 0 0 2 90 n/a n/a 0 355
1992 265 4 3 1 81 n/a n/a 0 354
1993 243 3 4 0 107 n/a n/a 0 357
1994 284 3 2 2 110 n/a n/a 0 401
1995 233 2 3 3 83 n/a n/a 0 324
1996 233 2 3 3 83 n/a n/a 0 324
1997 271 2 4 3 109 n/a n/a 0 389
1998 211 1 5 0 103 n/a n/a 0 320
1999 201 1 2 4 92 n/a n/a 0 300
2000 200 1 2 3 98 n/a n/a 0 304
2001 180 1 2 5 96 n/a n/a 0 284
2002 177 0 0 7 107 n/a n/a 0 291
2003 177 0 0 7 107 n/a n/a 0 291
2004 152 0 0 6 113 n/a n/a 0 271
2005 164 1 0 15 112 n/a n/a 0 292
2006 169 0 1 13 122 n/a n/a 0 305
2007 163 1 1 11 128 n/a n/a 0 304
2008 156 3 1 5 89 n/a n/a 0 254
2009 157 3 2 3 88 n/a n/a 0 253
2010 159 1 1 1 91 n/a n/a 0 253
2011 148 4 1 3 92 0 0 0 248
2012 145 4 0 3 98 0 0 0 250
2013 151 7 0 6 124 0 0 0 288
2014 145 7 0 5 123 1 0 0 281
2015 153 3 1 4 131 2 2 0 296
2016 147 0 1 4 99 4 1 0 256
2017 118 1 2 3 91 3 1 0 219
2018 139 4 3 5 100 3 3 0 257
2019 148 5 4 5 97 3 6 0 268
2020 151 7 5 5 103 1 4 0 276
2021 128 3 3 4 109 1 1 0 249
2022 143 5 0 5 108 1 1 0 263
2023 165 4 1 5 95 0 3 0 273
2024 158 3 3 9 90 1 4 0 268

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Cherry Valley School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 402 18.8 21.3 28.1
1991 355 13.9 25.5 41.7
1992 354 13.0 27.2 31.1
1993 357 17.2 20.8 32.2
1994 401 15.7 25.5 32.2
1995 324 16.6 19.5 34.9
1996 324 16.6 19.5 34.9
1997 389 19.8 19.6 39.3
1998 320 18.3 17.5 42.2
1999 300 19.2 15.6 49.7
2000 304 20.7 14.7 46.4
2001 284 21.0 13.5 43
2002 291 18.8 15.5 52.2
2003 291 18.8 15.5 52.2
2004 271 19.5 13.9 55
2005 292 17.6 16.6 55.8
2006 305 18.8 16.2 60
2007 304 19.8 15.4 55.3
2008 254 17.2 14.8 57.9
2009 253 18.2 13.9 56.1
2010 253 19.2 13.1 58.5
2011 248 19.2 12.8 58.5
2012 250 18.2 13.7 55.2
2013 288 21.6 13.3 64.6
2014 281 21.7 12.9 60.9
2015 296 21.0 14.0 60.5
2016 256 22.0 11.6 55.5
2017 219 19.2 11.3 62.6
2018 257 19.7 13.0 63.8
2019 268 20.2 13.2 65.7
2020 276 20.2 13.6 52.5
2021 249 21.2 11.7 n/a
2022 263 21.2 12.3 n/a
2023 273 21.2 12.8 n/a
2024 268 19.3 13.8 56.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Cherry Valley School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 402 18.8 21.3 28.1
1991 355 13.9 25.5 41.7
1992 354 13.0 27.2 31.1
1993 357 17.2 20.8 32.2
1994 401 15.7 25.5 32.2
1995 324 16.6 19.5 34.9
1996 324 16.6 19.5 34.9
1997 389 19.8 19.6 39.3
1998 320 18.3 17.5 42.2
1999 300 19.2 15.6 49.7
2000 304 20.7 14.7 46.4
2001 284 21.0 13.5 43
2002 291 18.8 15.5 52.2
2003 291 18.8 15.5 52.2
2004 271 19.5 13.9 55
2005 292 17.6 16.6 55.8
2006 305 18.8 16.2 60
2007 304 19.8 15.4 55.3
2008 254 17.2 14.8 57.9
2009 253 18.2 13.9 56.1
2010 253 19.2 13.1 58.5
2011 248 19.2 12.8 58.5
2012 250 18.2 13.7 55.2
2013 288 21.6 13.3 64.6
2014 281 21.7 12.9 60.9
2015 296 21.0 14.0 60.5
2016 256 22.0 11.6 55.5
2017 219 19.2 11.3 62.6
2018 257 19.7 13.0 63.8
2019 268 20.2 13.2 65.7
2020 276 20.2 13.6 52.5
2021 249 21.2 11.7 n/a
2022 263 21.2 12.3 n/a
2023 273 21.2 12.8 n/a
2024 268 19.3 13.8 56.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Cherry Valley School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2021 $15,538
2022 $14,128
2023 $17,684

Data source: Montana Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Cherry Valley School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students268273
 1.9%
African American54
 20%
American Indian9795
 2.1%
Asian41
 75%
Hispanic55
Pacific Islander30
 100%
White148165
 11.5%
Two or More Races63
 50%

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Students who attend Cherry Valley School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Polson Middle School
High : Polson High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 268 students attended Cherry Valley School.

Students at Cherry Valley School are 59% White, 34% American Indian, 3% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races, 1% African American, 1% Asian.


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