At a glance
Reported students
599
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
42.2
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Minnesota elementary enrollment
84th percentile
Compared with 1,010 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
571
Cherry View Elementary: 599 reported students.
State peer staffing position
64th percentile
14.2:1 reported; state peer median 13.3:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 834
- Teachers (FTE)
- 51.5
- Student–teacher ratio
- 16.2:1
What the reported data says about Cherry View Elementary
Cherry View Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Lakeville. It is one of 21 current school records connected to Lakeville Area Schools. NCES reports 599 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,010 elementary schools in Minnesota with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 389 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 84th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.2:1, close to the Minnesota median of 13.3:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (54.8%) and Asian (14.9%). English learners represent 5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Cherry View Elementary
- 1How do the reported 14.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 42.2 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 5%
- Students with disabilities
- 12.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 20.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.2
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1.2
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White54.8%
- Hispanic6.2%
- Black14.2%
- Asian14.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial8.8%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Lakeville Area Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Lakeview Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
588 reported students
Oak Hills Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
571 reported students
Kennedy Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
638 reported students
Eastview Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
543 reported students
Highview Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
658 reported students
Lake Marion Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
727 reported students
Public schools near Cherry View Elementary
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastview Elementary Elementary · Lakeville Area Schools | KG–05 | 543 | 1 mi |
| Highview Elementary School Elementary · Lakeville Area Schools | KG–05 | 658 | 1 mi |
| Huddleston Elementary Elementary · Lakeville Area Schools | KG–05 | 430 | 1 mi |
| Oak Hills Elementary Elementary · Lakeville Area Schools | KG–05 | 571 | 1 mi |
| Southview Elementary Elementary · Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan | PK–05 | 576 | 2.2 mi |
| Parkview Elementary Elementary · Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan | PK–05 | 674 | 2.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Cherry View Elementary
What grades does Cherry View Elementary serve?
Cherry View Elementary reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Lakeville Area Schools.
How many students attend Cherry View Elementary?
Cherry View Elementary reported 599 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 84th percentile among 1,010 Minnesota elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 834 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Cherry View Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 14.2:1, based on 599 students and 42.2 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Minnesota median for the same school level is 13.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Cherry View Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Cherry View Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Lakeville Area Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Cherry View Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
20.2% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Cherry View Elementary in?
Cherry View Elementary is part of Lakeville Area Schools, based in Lakeville, MN, which operates 21 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Cherry View Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Eastview Elementary (1 mi), Highview Elementary School (1 mi), Huddleston Elementary (1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.