Serving 129 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Cherry Hill Elementary And Ec Center ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 129 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1% in IL)
- Reading Proficiency: <50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cherry Hill Elementary And Ec Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Cherry Hill Elementary And Ec Center's student population of 129 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
129 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Cherry Hill Elementary And Ec Center is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
22%
28%
Black
5%
16%
White
66%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% IL state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% IL state average).
How many students attend Cherry Hill Elementary And Ec Center?
129 students attend Cherry Hill Elementary And Ec Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Cherry Hill Elementary And Ec Center students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cherry Hill Elementary And Ec Center?
Cherry Hill Elementary And Ec Center has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Cherry Hill Elementary And Ec Center offer ?
Cherry Hill Elementary And Ec Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Cherry Hill Elementary And Ec Center part of?
Cherry Hill Elementary And Ec Center is part of New Lenox SD 122 School District.
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