W E CHERRY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

W E CHERRY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the CLAY school district, located in ORANGE PARK, FL with about 734 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 66 teachers, W E CHERRY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

W.E. Cherry Elementary School is a public school located in Orange Park, Florida, serving students within the Clay County District Schools system. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment, emphasizing academic excellence and the holistic development of its students. With a focus on foundational education, the school utilizes state-aligned curricula designed to prepare children for future academic success while promoting personal responsibility and community involvement.

The school's campus serves as a central hub for the local community, offering various programs and resources to support diverse learning needs. By maintaining active communication with families and encouraging parent participation, W.E. Cherry Elementary strives to create a collaborative atmosphere where both staff and students work together to achieve educational goals. Through its commitment to high standards and a nurturing school culture, the institution plays a vital role in the foundational schooling of children in the Orange Park area.

For more information, contact W E CHERRY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (904) 336-3975 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

420 EDSON DR
ORANGE PARK, FL 32073-3401
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W E CHERRY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in ORANGE PARK, FL with about 734 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Florida

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
CLAY
Total Students:
734
Teachers:
66
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 734 students

White
47.1%
Black or African American
21.9%
Hispanic/Latino
19.1%
Two or more races
7.8%
Asian
3.7%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%

Female
46.0%
Male
54.0%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.