At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 165
268
Total Enrollment
State avg: 51%
57%+5.3pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
14.1:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
-1–1
Grade Span
Elementary
Level
Overview
Cherry Valley School is a public elementary serving grades -1–1 in Polson, Montana. The school enrolls 268 students. It is part of the Polson Elem district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Montana state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Intimate school community
268 students — small for a US elementary school
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–1
DistrictPolson Elem
County30047
CityPolson
ZIP59860
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID302106000630
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment268
White60.4%
Hispanic / Latino1.8%
Black / African American1.5%
Asian0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native34.8%
Two or More Races1.1%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
60.4%
Hispanic
1.8%
Black
1.5%
Asian
0.4%
Two+
1.1%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.