Cherrydale Elementary

1201 Galloway Street
Steilacoom, WA 98388

348 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 3rd

School Overview

Cherrydale Elementary, located in Steilacoom, Washington, serves as a primary educational institution within the Steilacoom Historical School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for students in the early stages of their academic careers. By emphasizing foundational literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional development, Cherrydale strives to prepare its students for future success both within the classroom and as active members of their local community.

The school is noted for its focus on building strong partnerships between educators, students, and families to create a cohesive educational experience. Situated in a historic town, Cherrydale often incorporates the local spirit into its school culture, promoting values of inclusivity and academic excellence. With a commitment to meeting the diverse needs of its student body, the school utilizes a variety of instructional strategies to help each child reach their full potential in a safe and nurturing setting.

348

Total Students

22.9

Full-Time Teachers

15.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

44.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cherrydale Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	176
Hispanic	74
Black	19
Asian	15
Two or More	61
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

White
176 (50.6%)
Hispanic
74 (21.3%)
Two or More
61 (17.5%)
Black
19 (5.5%)
Asian
15 (4.3%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.6%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Steilacoom Hist. School District
Phone:	(253)983-2570
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 3rd
Total Students:	348
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	117
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	37

* 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 18

Kindergarten 69

Grade 1 76

Grade 2 87

Grade 3 98

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Cherrydale Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	18
Kindergarten	69
Grade 1	76
Grade 2	87
Grade 3	98

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Cherrydale Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	153	44%
Male	195	56%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)

Saltars Point Elementary

Steilacoom Hist. School District

437 Students

908 3rd Street
Steilacoom, WA 98388 (1.0 miles away)

Elementary School 4th - 5th