Excellent
#115 of 1,226 schools in OR
Top 9% in state
Cherry Park Elementary School
Elementary School · David Douglas Sd 40 · Portland, OR
A David Douglas Sd 40 elementary school where students score 18 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1930 SE 104th Ave, Portland, OR 97216
- Math 42% vs OR 32% (2025)
- Reading 48% vs OR 43% (2025)
- 18.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Cherry Park Elementary School score 45% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 28%).
2025 OSAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 17 points since 2018, to 45% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
Based on 26 test records from OR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
82%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Cherry Park Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Portland map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 38Car-Dependent
- Transit 48Some Transit
- Bike 52Bikeable
- City Safety: High6,288/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Portland), 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
$71,951
Median home value
$439,000
Median rent
$1,390/mo
College educated
33.4%
Homeownership
54.1%
Poverty rate
17.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97216; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Happy Day Christian Child CarePrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.4 mi | 6 | Compare → |
| Grace Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.4private | PK–7 | 0.6 mi | 73 | Compare → |
| Mill Park Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 449 | Compare → |
| West Powellhurst Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 344 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
David Douglas Sd 40
- Schools in district
- 14
- Rank in district
- #1 of 14
- District spending per student
- $21,576NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Cherry Park Elementary School is listed in David Douglas SD 40; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cherry Park Elementary School
Cherry Park Elementary School is a public elementary school in Portland, OR, part of David Douglas Sd 40, serving approximately 478 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 18.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranks #115 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cherry Park Elementary School
What grades does Cherry Park Elementary School serve?
Cherry Park Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Cherry Park Elementary School?
Cherry Park Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 478 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cherry Park Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cherry Park Elementary School is 18.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cherry Park Elementary School rank in OR?
Cherry Park Elementary School ranks #115 of 1,226 schools in OR.
What is Cherry Park Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Cherry Park Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 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 Park Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cherry Park Elementary School has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Cherry Park Elementary School a charter school?
No, Cherry Park Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cherry Park Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Cherry Park Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cherry Park Elementary School?
82.0% of students at Cherry Park Elementary 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 478
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Multnomah County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.9%
- Phone
- (503) 256-6501
- Area population (ZIP 97216)
- 16,735
- Area average commute
- 28.4 min
- Area median age
- 40
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 · 2025 OSAS · 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 from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 OSAS · 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 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 97216; 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 multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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