CHERRY VALLEY SCHOOL

Cherry Valley School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Polson Elem school district, located in Polson, MT with about 257 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 1st Grade. 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 19 teachers, Cherry Valley School has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.

Cherry Valley School is a public elementary school located in Polson, Montana, serving students in the primary grade levels. As part of the Polson School District, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that focuses on foundational academic development, social-emotional growth, and the building of core character traits. Its location in the scenic Flathead Lake region allows the school to integrate its curriculum with the unique cultural and natural context of the local community.

The school emphasizes a collaborative approach to education, encouraging active involvement from families and the broader Polson community to help students succeed. By utilizing the resources of the Polson School District, Cherry Valley provides students with access to essential academic programming, technology, and support services designed to prepare them for their future transition to middle school and beyond. Through its focus on early childhood development, the school serves as a vital pillar in the local education system, aiming to instill a lifelong love of learning in its students.

For more information, contact Cherry Valley School at (406) 883-6333 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

107 8th Avenue West
Polson, MT 59860
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CHERRY VALLEY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Polson, MT with about 257 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Montana

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
Not applicable
District:
Polson Elem
Total Students:
257
Teachers:
19.76
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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

* 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 257 students

White
54.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native
38.9%
Hispanic/Latino
1.9%
Black or African American
1.6%
Asian
1.2%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
1.2%
Two or more races
1.2%

Female
49.8%
Male
50.2%

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.