Cherry River Elementary School

Summary:

Cherry River Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Richwood, West Virginia, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 151. The school is part of the Nicholas County Schools district, which is ranked 29 out of 55 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Cherry River Elementary School has a significantly higher percentage of white students compared to the surrounding schools, it has consistently underperformed academically. The school's proficiency rates on the West Virginia Assessment are significantly lower than the district and state averages across all grade levels and subject areas, and it has a low statewide ranking, placing it in the bottom third of elementary schools in West Virginia. Additionally, the school has consistently underperformed compared to the state in terms of the academic achievement of specific student subgroups, such as female students, male students, white students, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds.

When compared to nearby schools, such as MT Lookout Elementary School, MT Nebo Elementary School, and Panther Creek Elementary School, Cherry River Elementary School is clearly underperforming. These schools consistently outperform Cherry River in terms of proficiency rates and statewide rankings. The high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds at Cherry River Elementary School (61.17% in 2020-2021) may be contributing to the school's academic challenges, and addressing the needs of these students could be crucial for improving overall student performance.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 190 Riverside Dr
       Richwood, WV  26261-1251


(304) 846-6646

District: Nicholas County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
289th of 368 West Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,801 Help


Students who attend Cherry River Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Richwood Middle School
High:    Richwood High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.9 Help
Number of students:  155

Racial breakdown:

White:
98.7%
Hispanic:
1.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  61.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Cherry River Elementary School ranks worse than 78.5% of elementary schools in West Virginia. It also ranks 7th among 8 ranked elementary schools in the Nicholas County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 28.07. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (98.7%), Hispanic (1.3%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Cherry River Elementary School is 11.9, which is the 3rd best among 8 elementary schools in the Nicholas County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Cherry River Elementary School is $13,801, which is the 3rd highest among 8 elementary schools in the Nicholas County Schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Cherry River Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Cherry River Elementary School 289th of 368 West Virginia public elementary schools. (See Cherry River Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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White students:


Nicholas County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Nicholas County Schools 29th of 55 West Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Cherry River Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Cherry River Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 20.43 384th 420 8.6%
2010 35.29 303rd 427 29.0%
2011 25.60 364th 426 14.6%
2012 40.11 271st 426 36.4%
2013 48.28 214th 428 50.0%
2014 32.41 333rd 422 21.1%
2015 47.77 213th 408 47.8%
2016 32.41 296th 402 26.4%
2017 28.69 320th 399 19.8%
2018 18.88 367th 392 6.4%
2019 22.64 337th 383 12.0%
2021 33.82 266th 380 30.0%
2022 7.11 372nd 375 0.8%
2023 36.99 252nd 368 31.5%
2024 28.07 289th 368 21.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Cherry River Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 56.47 98th 377 74.0%
2019 34.24 129th 185 30.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Cherry River Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 33.04 298th 382 22.0%
2018 34.93 274th 368 25.5%
2021 40.40 217th 335 35.2%
2022 7.04 347th 347 0.0%
2023 37.53 227th 333 31.8%
2024 34.10 245th 336 27.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Cherry River Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 23.80 342nd 381 10.2%
2018 21.80 331st 366 9.6%
2019 18.58 311th 339 8.3%
2021 35.47 224th 322 30.4%
2022 8.67 322nd 325 0.9%
2024 35.36 230th 316 27.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Cherry River Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 37.98 253rd 382 33.8%
2018 17.43 343rd 364 5.8%
2019 22.23 297th 338 12.1%
2021 34.45 232nd 333 30.3%
2022 10.60 325th 330 1.5%
2023 32.45 243rd 322 24.5%
2024 30.32 253rd 325 22.2%
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Rank History for White students at Cherry River Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 27.15 318th 382 16.8%
2018 17.97 357th 374 4.5%
2019 21.46 333rd 373 10.7%
2021 31.35 277th 376 26.3%
2022 5.50 370th 373 0.8%
2023 34.06 265th 366 27.6%
2024 27.40 292nd 367 20.4%
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Data source: test scores: West Virginia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: West Virginia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Cherry River Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 408 408
1990 435 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 438
1991 431 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 433
1992 459 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 461
1993 446 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 446
1994 397 2 0 0 3 n/a n/a 0 402
1995 423 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 425
1996 423 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 425
1997 385 0 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 387
1998 374 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 375
1999 366 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 367
2000 332 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 332
2001 358 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 358
2002 294 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 296
2003 294 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 296
2004 307 4 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 311
2005 294 4 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 299
2006 281 3 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 285
2007 223 2 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 226
2008 225 4 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 229
2009 221 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 224
2010 220 3 0 3 0 0 0 0 226
2011 238 3 2 3 0 0 1 0 247
2012 245 4 0 3 0 0 1 0 253
2013 254 3 0 2 0 0 0 0 259
2014 233 3 0 2 0 0 0 0 238
2015 219 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 221
2016 209 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 211
2017 214 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 218
2018 203 5 2 0 0 0 0 0 210
2019 205 5 2 0 0 0 0 0 212
2020 193 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 197
2021 185 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 188
2022 167 2 1 2 0 0 0 0 172
2023 145 2 1 2 0 0 1 0 151
2024 153 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 155

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Cherry River Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 408 26.0 15.6 n/a
1990 438 25.0 17.5 55.3
1991 433 27.1 15.9 59.8
1992 461 29.0 15.8 58.1
1993 446 29.0 15.4 58.1
1994 402 29.0 13.9 61.4
1995 425 33.5 12.7 62.6
1996 425 33.5 12.7 62.6
1997 387 31.5 12.3 68.5
1998 375 30.5 12.3 69.1
1999 367 30.5 12.0 71.1
2000 332 27.5 12.1 70.5
2001 358 28.5 12.6 71.2
2002 296 25.5 11.6 74.3
2003 296 25.5 11.6 74.3
2004 311 26.0 12.0 74.9
2005 299 27.5 10.9 74.9
2006 285 28.5 10.0 74.7
2007 226 22.0 10.3 74.8
2008 229 21.0 10.9 73.4
2009 224 19.5 11.5 77.7
2010 226 18.0 12.5 77.4
2011 247 19.2 12.8 69.2
2012 253 19.0 13.3 74.3
2013 259 18.0 14.3 66.4
2014 238 19.5 12.2 n/a
2015 221 20.0 11.0 53.4
2016 211 19.0 11.1 54.5
2017 218 19.0 11.4 52.8
2018 210 19.0 11.0 74.3
2019 212 19.0 11.1 59.9
2020 197 18.0 10.9 64.5
2021 188 17.0 11.0 61.2
2022 172 17.0 10.1 n/a
2023 151 15.0 10.0 n/a
2024 155 13.0 11.9 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Cherry River Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 408 26.0 15.6 n/a
1990 438 25.0 17.5 55.3
1991 433 27.1 15.9 59.8
1992 461 29.0 15.8 58.1
1993 446 29.0 15.4 58.1
1994 402 29.0 13.9 61.4
1995 425 33.5 12.7 62.6
1996 425 33.5 12.7 62.6
1997 387 31.5 12.3 68.5
1998 375 30.5 12.3 69.1
1999 367 30.5 12.0 71.1
2000 332 27.5 12.1 70.5
2001 358 28.5 12.6 71.2
2002 296 25.5 11.6 74.3
2003 296 25.5 11.6 74.3
2004 311 26.0 12.0 74.9
2005 299 27.5 10.9 74.9
2006 285 28.5 10.0 74.7
2007 226 22.0 10.3 74.8
2008 229 21.0 10.9 73.4
2009 224 19.5 11.5 77.7
2010 226 18.0 12.5 77.4
2011 247 19.2 12.8 69.2
2012 253 19.0 13.3 74.3
2013 259 18.0 14.3 66.4
2014 238 19.5 12.2 n/a
2015 221 20.0 11.0 53.4
2016 211 19.0 11.1 54.5
2017 218 19.0 11.4 52.8
2018 210 19.0 11.0 74.3
2019 212 19.0 11.1 59.9
2020 197 18.0 10.9 64.5
2021 188 17.0 11.0 61.2
2022 172 17.0 10.1 n/a
2023 151 15.0 10.0 n/a
2024 155 13.0 11.9 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Cherry River Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $3,149 (22.8%) $10,652 (77.2%) $13,801

Data source: West Virginia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Cherry River Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 337th of 383 Elementary schoolsRanks 252nd of 368 Elementary schools
 19.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Cherry River Elementary School)24.265.2
 41%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Nicholas County Schools)45.356.8
 11.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (West Virginia)50.951.6
 0.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Cherry River Elementary School)30.352.2
 21.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Nicholas County Schools)39.333.7
 5.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (West Virginia)4439.9
 4.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Cherry River Elementary School)46.223.8
 22.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Nicholas County Schools)54.347.6
 6.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (West Virginia)47.345.7
 1.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Cherry River Elementary School)46.238.1
 8.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Nicholas County Schools)52.742.4
 10.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (West Virginia)48.844.2
 4.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Cherry River Elementary School)9.120
 10.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Nicholas County Schools)40.247.5
 7.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (West Virginia)4038.1
 1.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Cherry River Elementary School)27.325
 2.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Nicholas County Schools)49.147.5
 1.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (West Virginia)47.244.3
 2.9%
5th Grade Science (Cherry River Elementary School)30.325
 5.3%
   5th Grade Science (Nicholas County Schools)36.229.2
 7%
   5th Grade Science (West Virginia)35.430.8
 4.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students212151
 28.8%
African American52
 60%
American Indian00
Asian21
 50%
Hispanic02
Pacific Islander00
White205145
 29.3%
Two or More Races01


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Cherry River Elementary School ranks in the bottom 21.5% of West Virginia elementary schools.

Students at Cherry River Elementary School are 99% White, 1% Hispanic.

Students who attend Cherry River Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Richwood Middle School
High : Richwood High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 155 students attended Cherry River Elementary School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the West Virginia Department of Education.

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