CHERRY RIVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

CHERRY RIVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Nicholas County Schools school district, located in RICHWOOD, WV with about 210 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th 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 RIVER 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.

CHERRY RIVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located at 190 Riverside Drive in Richwood, West Virginia, serves as a central pillar of the local community. Situated in the heart of Nicholas County, the school provides foundational education for young students in the region, fostering an environment focused on academic growth and personal development within a small-town setting.

As a vital part of the Richwood school system, the institution emphasizes a supportive learning atmosphere designed to prepare students for their future academic endeavors. By prioritizing core curriculum alongside community-based engagement, Cherry River Elementary aims to cultivate both intellectual curiosity and a sense of belonging among its student body, remaining a key focal point for families residing in the Riverside Drive area and the surrounding community.

For more information, contact CHERRY RIVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (304) 846-6646 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

190 RIVERSIDE DRIVE
RICHWOOD, WV 26261
Advertisement

CHERRY RIVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in RICHWOOD, WV with about 210 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in West Virginia

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
Not applicable
Total Students:
210
Teachers:
19
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.

Advertisement

School Demographics for 210 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending CHERRY RIVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 97% of the student body.

White
96.7%
Black or African American
2.4%
Asian
1.0%

Female
56.7%
Male
43.3%

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.