Serving 345 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Cherrydale Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 345 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cherrydale Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Cherrydale Elementary School's student population of 345 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
345 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Calendar
First Day of School
Thu. Aug 28, 2025
Last Day of School
Sat. Jun 13, 2026
School Mascot
Cheetahs
School Rankings
Cherrydale Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,088 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cherrydale Elementary School is 0.67, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#750 out of 2088 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
53%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
9%
Hispanic
18%
26%
Black
7%
5%
White
52%
48%
Hawaiian
1%
2%
Two or more races
17%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Cheetahs
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cherrydale Elementary School's ranking?
Cherrydale Elementary School is ranked #750 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Cherrydale Elementary School often compared to?
Cherrydale Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Chloe Clark Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Cherrydale Elementary School?
345 students attend Cherrydale Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Cherrydale Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cherrydale Elementary School?
Cherrydale Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Cherrydale Elementary School offer ?
Cherrydale Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cherrydale Elementary School part of?
Cherrydale Elementary School is part of Steilacoom Hist. School District.
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