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#1488 of 1,992 schools in MN
Cherry Elementary
Elementary School · St. Louis County School District · Iron, MN
A St. Louis County School District elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 6th.
3943 TAMMINEN RD, Iron, MN 55751
- Math 37% proficient (2022)
- Reading 52% proficient (2022)
- 12:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Cherry Elementary score 44% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 45% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
41%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Cherry Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average251/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$72,969
Median home value
$182,900
Median rent
$783/mo
College educated
13.9%
Homeownership
95.7%
Poverty rate
6.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55751; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 in ST. LOUIS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Babbitt ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | PK–6 | Not available | 97 | Compare → |
| North Woods ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | PK–6 | Not available | 242 | Compare → |
| South Ridge ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | PK–6 | Not available | 304 | Compare → |
| Tower-soudan ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | PK–6 | Not available | 89 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
St. Louis County School District
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #9 of 9
- District spending per student
- $18,872NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Cherry Elementary is listed in ST. LOUIS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cherry Elementary
Cherry Elementary is a public elementary school in Iron, MN, part of St. Louis County School District, serving approximately 300 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,488 of 1,992 schools in MN.
State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cherry Elementary
What grades does Cherry Elementary serve?
Cherry Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Cherry Elementary?
Cherry Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 300 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cherry Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Cherry Elementary is 12:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cherry Elementary rank in MN?
Cherry Elementary ranks #1,488 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Cherry Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Cherry Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Cherry Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cherry Elementary has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Cherry Elementary a charter school?
No, Cherry Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cherry Elementary a Title I school?
No, Cherry Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cherry Elementary?
41.0% of students at Cherry Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 300
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- St. Louis County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.0%
- Phone
- (218) 258-8991
- Area population (ZIP 55751)
- 1,364
- Area average commute
- 24.6 min
- Area median age
- 53.4
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 55751; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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