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#445 of 603 schools in MT
Based on limited data
Cherry Valley School
Elementary School · Polson Elem · Polson, MT
A Polson Elem elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 1st.
111 4th Avenue East, Polson, MT 59860
- 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on MT statewide data.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. MT average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
56.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Cherry Valley School 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 59Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 54Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,159/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Polson), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$59,883
Median home value
$386,100
Median rent
$932/mo
College educated
33%
Homeownership
69.4%
Poverty rate
16.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 59860; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mission Valley Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.5 | K–12 | 3.9 mi | 95 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Polson Elem
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $12,918NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Cherry Valley School is listed in Polson Elem; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cherry Valley School
Cherry Valley School is a public elementary school in Polson, MT, part of Polson Elem, serving approximately 268 students in grades Pre-K-1st with a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #445 of 603 schools in MT. Based on limited data: 40% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cherry Valley School
What grades does Cherry Valley School serve?
Cherry Valley School serves students in grades Pre-K through 1st.
How many students attend Cherry Valley School?
Cherry Valley School has an enrollment of approximately 268 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cherry Valley School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cherry Valley School is 14.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cherry Valley School rank in MT?
Cherry Valley School ranks #445 of 603 schools in MT.
What is Cherry Valley School's MySchoolScout rating?
Cherry Valley School 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.
Is Cherry Valley School a charter school?
No, Cherry Valley School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cherry Valley School a Title I school?
No, Cherry Valley School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cherry Valley School?
56.7% of students at Cherry Valley School 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 – 1st
- Enrollment
- 268
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Lake County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 52.2%
- Phone
- (406) 883-6333
- Area population (ZIP 59860)
- 11,580
- Area average commute
- 18.8 min
- Area median age
- 46.8
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 59860; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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