Cherry Park Elementary School

Cherry Park Elementary School serves 478 students in grades pre-kindergarten through fifth grade in Portland's diverse southeast neighborhood. With 26 full-time equivalent teachers, the school maintains an 18.4:1 student-teacher ratio, providing a manageable classroom environment for young learners. The school demonstrates solid academic performance, earning a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranking in the 78th percentile statewide at #278 out of 1,231 Oregon elementary schools.

Students show steady achievement with 52% reaching proficiency or above in English Language Arts and 48% meeting proficiency standards in mathematics. The school's academic score of 8.3 out of 10 reflects its commitment to helping students build strong foundational skills across core subjects. Cherry Park Elementary is situated in the 97216 ZIP code area, a working-class community where the median household income is $67,154 and median home values reach $416,500.

About one-third of neighborhood residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher, while 15.7% of families experience poverty, creating an economically mixed community that brings diverse perspectives to the school environment. Located on SE 104th Avenue, Cherry Park Elementary operates within Portland's large city setting, offering students access to urban resources while maintaining a neighborhood school atmosphere.