CHERRY EL

www.bcblackcats.net

432 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - K

School Overview

Cherry Elementary School, located at 2509 8th St in Bay City, Texas, is a primary educational institution serving the local community as part of the Bay City Independent School District. As a key component of the district, which is represented by the "Blackcats" mascot, the school focuses on providing foundational academic instruction to young learners in a supportive environment. The school's mission is generally aligned with the broader district goal of fostering student achievement, personal growth, and college or career readiness.

The school benefits from the resources and administrative structure of the Bay City ISD, which emphasizes community involvement and academic excellence. By leveraging its official website (bcblackcats.net), the school maintains communication with families regarding academic calendars, district policies, and student resources. Cherry Elementary serves as an essential hub for early childhood and elementary development, dedicated to preparing its students for success as they progress through the district’s educational pipeline.

432

Total Students

24.7

Full-Time Teachers

17.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

75.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CHERRY EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	66
Hispanic	289
Black	60
Asian	2
Two or More	15

Hispanic
289 (66.9%)
White
66 (15.3%)
Black
60 (13.9%)
Two or More
15 (3.5%)
Asian
2 (0.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	BAY CITY ISD
Phone:	(979)401-1300
Website:	http://www.bcblackcats.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - K
Total Students:	432
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	317
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 191

Kindergarten 241