CHERRY EL

www.bcblackcats.net

466 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - K

School Overview

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.

466

Total Students

25.9

Full-Time Teachers

18.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

69.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CHERRY EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	69
Hispanic	303
Black	73
Asian	1
Two or More	19
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
303 (65.0 %)
Black
73 (15.7 %)
White
69 (14.8 %)
Two or More
19 (4.1 %)
Asian
1 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	BAY CITY ISD
Phone:	(979)401-1300
Website:	http://www.bcblackcats.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - K
Total Students:	466
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	317
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* 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 200

Kindergarten 266