CHERRY EL

CHERRY EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the BAY CITY ISD school district, located in BAY CITY, TX with about 649 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th 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 40 teachers, CHERRY EL has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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 ELementary School, located at 2509 8th St in Bay City, Texas, is a primary educational institution serving the local community as part of the Bay City Independent School District. As a key component of the district, which is represented by the "Blackcats" mascot, the school focuses on providing foundational academic instruction to young learners in a supportive environment. The school's mission is generally aligned with the broader district goal of fostering student achievement, personal growth, and college or career readiness.

The school benefits from the resources and administrative structure of the Bay City ISD, which emphasizes community involvement and academic excellence. By leveraging its official website (bcblackcats.net), the school maintains communication with families regarding academic calendars, district policies, and student resources. CHERRY ELementary serves as an essential hub for early childhood and elementary development, dedicated to preparing its students for success as they progress through the district’s educational pipeline.

For more information, contact CHERRY EL at (979) 401-1300 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

2509 8TH ST
BAY CITY, TX 77414-5398
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CHERRY EL is a public Title I school in BAY CITY, TX with about 649 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
BAY CITY ISD
Total Students:
649
Teachers:
40.04
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

* 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 649 students

Hispanic/Latino
66.6%
White
16.3%
Black or African American
14.5%
Two or more races
2.0%
Asian
0.6%

Female
50.1%
Male
49.9%

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.