CHERRY ELEMENTARY

ST. LOUIS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
3943 TAMMINEN RD
IRON, MN 55751
307 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
Cherry Elementary School is a public K-6 institution located in Iron, Minnesota, serving as part of the St. Louis County School District (ISD 2142). Situated in a rural setting, the school is known for being an integral part of its local community, fostering a close-knit educational environment. Its curriculum is designed to provide students with a strong foundation in core academic subjects, while also emphasizing personal growth and social development in the early stages of their education.

As a smaller school, Cherry Elementary benefits from a personalized approach where staff can closely monitor student progress and encourage active participation. The school is supported by the broader resources of the St. Louis County School District, which works to integrate technology and diverse learning opportunities into the classroom. For parents and community members, the school serves as a central hub for academic life, maintaining a focus on preparing students for their eventual transition to secondary education within the district.
307
Total Students
25.4
Full-Time Teachers
12.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
36.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    270 (87.9 %)
  • Two or More
    25 (8.1 %)
  • Hispanic
    8 (2.6 %)
  • American Indian
    3 (1.0 %)
  • Black
    1 (0.3 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: ST. LOUIS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone: (218)258-8991
Website: http://isd2142.net/
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 307
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 25.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 90
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 23

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 35
Kindergarten 37
Grade 1 25
Grade 2 33
Grade 3 36
Grade 4 45
Grade 5 40
Grade 6 56
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
MERRITT ELEMENTARY
MOUNTAIN IRON-BUHL SCHOOL DISTRICT
350 Students
8659 UNITY DRIVE
MOUNTAIN IRON, MN 55768 (9.6 miles away)
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th