School overview
At a glance
Reported students
243
NCES CCD 2024–25, where reported
Teachers (FTE)
19.34
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.6:1
Calculated, not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–02
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Montana elementary enrollment
67th percentile
Compared with 416 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
355
Cherry Valley Elementary: 243 reported students.
State peer staffing position
57th percentile
12.6:1 reported; state peer median 12.1:1. Ratio is not class size.
Profile interpretation
What the reported data says about Cherry Valley Elementary
Cherry Valley Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK–02 in Polson. It is one of 3 current school records connected to Polson Elem. NCES reports 243 students for 2024–25.
Among 416 elementary schools in Montana with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 121 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 67th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.6:1, close to the Montana median of 12.1:1 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 two largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (62.6%) and American Indian or Alaska Native (30.9%). English learners represent 0.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 31.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports access to gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Turn data into a school visit
Questions worth asking Cherry Valley Elementary
- 1How do the reported 12.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 19.34 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?
- 3How are the school's 1 counselor FTE allocated across grades and student needs?
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Student context
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 31.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 73.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
People available to students
Support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White62.6%
- Hispanic2.5%
- Black0.4%
- Asian0.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native30.9%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.3%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25 where reported, otherwise CRDC 2021–22. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Learning opportunities
Programs reported by the school
Advanced Placement
Not reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Not reported
Program availability is from CRDC 2021–22 and can change. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Continue exploring
Other schools in Polson Elem
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Linderman Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 03–05
355 reported students
Polson Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
477 reported students