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W E Cherry Elementary School

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W E Cherry Elementary School ranks 833 rd of 2240 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-6

833^rd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,240 Florida Elementary Schools

Better than 63% of Florida elementary schools

Summary

W E Cherry Elementary School in Orange Park, FL, serves 652 students in grades PK-6 and is part of the high-performing Clay County School District, though it faces unique challenges compared to nearby schools.

One of the school's standout features is its exceptionally low student-to-teacher ratio of 10.2:1, which is far better than many neighboring schools like Chimney Lakes Elementary School (19.3:1) and Sadie T. Tillis Elementary School (22.4:1). This small class size is supported by high per-student spending of $14,600, the highest among all nearby schools. However, the school also faces a significant challenge with chronic absenteeism at 31.3%, which is notably higher than the district average and much higher than the 7.9% rate at the nearby top-performing Orange Park Elementary School. This absenteeism rate is a key factor affecting overall academic performance.

Academically, W E Cherry shows a clear strength in mathematics, with 6th-grade math proficiency reaching 74% in the 2025-2026 school year—14 points above the state average. The school also recently saw a strong improvement in 5th-grade science, jumping to 65% proficiency. However, English Language Arts (ELA) scores remain a relative weakness. It's important to note that while the school invests heavily in resources, its overall state ranking (63rd percentile) is lower than some nearby schools that spend less, such as Fleming Island Elementary School (92nd percentile). This contrast highlights how the school's high spending is directed toward addressing significant needs, including a high poverty rate (74.69% free/reduced lunch), rather than guaranteeing top-tier test scores.

652

Students ?

10.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$14,600

Per pupil spending ?

74.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

420 Edson Dr
Orange Park, FL 32073

(904) 336-3975

District: Clay

Students who attend W E Cherry Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Orange Park Junior High School
High:	Orange Park High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

38.2%

African American:

25.3%

Hispanic:

24.7%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 65th percentile in 2016 → 63rd in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Florida average (67% vs 62% meeting standards)

✓Above the Florida median (63rd percentile)

✓Small classes — about 10 students per teacher

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school67%

District avg66%

Florida avg62%

833^rd of 2,240

Florida public elementary schools ?

Top 37%▼ down 2 pts since 2016

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

10^th of 29Elementary Schools in the Clay

17^th of 70Clay among Florida districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	62.1	833 of 2240	62.8%	★★★☆☆
2025	60.6	864 of 2258	61.7%	★★★☆☆
2024	59.2	879 of 2256	61.0%	★★★☆☆
2023	58.3	879 of 2240	60.8%	★★★☆☆
2022	68.0	665 of 2219	70.0%	★★★★☆
2021	63.1	788 of 2247	64.9%	★★★☆☆
2019	60.6	831 of 2182	61.9%	★★★☆☆
2018	64.5	735 of 2118	65.3%	★★★☆☆
2017	60.9	807 of 2112	61.8%	★★★☆☆
2016	63.9	735 of 2087	64.8%	★★★☆☆
2014	68.2	625 of 2064	69.7%	★★★☆☆
2013	57.7	839 of 2029	58.6%	★★★☆☆
2012	61.0	766 of 1984	61.4%	★★★☆☆
2011	70.5	580 of 1985	70.8%	★★★★☆
2010	77.3	384 of 1919	80.0%	★★★★☆
2009	67.0	608 of 1847	67.1%	★★★☆☆
2008	64.9	646 of 1789	63.9%	★★★☆☆
2007	67.7	598 of 1786	66.5%	★★★☆☆
2006	75.5	394 of 1688	76.7%	★★★★☆
2005	79.9	50 of 202	75.2%	★★★★☆
2004	60.9	111 of 199	44.2%	★★☆☆☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

Math70%+6 vs state

Science65%+5 vs state

English Language Arts65%+4 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				FAST English Language Arts (2026)				FAST Math (2026)				Statewide Science Science (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
W E Cherry Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	420 Edson Dr	Orange Park	32073	Clay County	Clay	No	No	No	No	(904) 336-3975	652	63	10.2	74.7%	249 (38.2%)	165 (25.3%)	161 (24.7%)	8 (1.2%)	6 (0.9%)	1 (0.2%)	62 (9.5%)	62.1	833^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	62.8%		60.6	864^th of 2258 public elementary schools	61.7%	31	67.0	62.0	64.0	65.0	64.0	71.0	69.0	74.0	65.0	$14,600	$1,826	$12,774
S Bryan Jennings Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	215 Corona Dr	Orange Park	32073	Clay County	Clay	No	No	No	No	(904) 336-3175	492	39	12.7	79.9%	133 (27.0%)	157 (31.9%)	150 (30.5%)	8 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	43 (8.7%)	55.7	995^th of 2240 public elementary schools	55.6%		50.9	1094^th of 2258 public elementary schools	51.6%	99	56.0	66.0	61.0	69.0	56.0	72.0	55.0	71.0	71.0	$12,010	$1,593	$10,417
Montclair Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	2398 Moody Ave	Orange Park	32073	Clay County	Clay	No	No	No	No	(904) 336-1975	402	36	11.1	64.7%	185 (46.0%)	63 (15.7%)	104 (25.9%)	10 (2.5%)	2 (0.5%)	3 (0.7%)	35 (8.7%)	41.8	1353^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	39.6%		36.3	1467^th of 2258 public elementary schools	35.0%	114	67.0	55.0	54.0	69.0	48.0	23.0	50.0	76.0	56.0	$13,496	$1,379	$12,117
Grove Park Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1643 Miller St	Orange Park	32073	Clay County	Clay	No	No	No	No	(904) 336-1275	445	33	13.4	77.1%	115 (25.8%)	183 (41.1%)	103 (23.1%)	7 (1.6%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	35 (7.9%)	24.6	1803^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	19.5%		29.4	1664^th of 2258 public elementary schools	26.3%	139	40.0	48.0	48.0	61.0	49.0	53.0	40.0	53.0	40.0	$11,751	$1,640	$10,111
Lakeside Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	2752 Moody Ave	Orange Park	32073	Clay County	Clay	No	No	No	No	(904) 336-1675	726	54	13.4	62.1%	381 (52.5%)	107 (14.7%)	147 (20.2%)	13 (1.8%)	2 (0.3%)	9 (1.2%)	67 (9.2%)	55.6	998^th of 2240 public elementary schools	55.4%		44.1	1243^rd of 2258 public elementary schools	45.0%	245	59.0	57.0	51.0	75.0	66.0	63.0	64.0	91.0	58.0	$11,301	$890	$10,410
Orange Park Elementary School	Public	K-6	1401 Plainfield Ave	Orange Park	32073	Clay County	Clay	No	No	No	No	(904) 336-2275	489	32	15.2	35.2%	346 (70.8%)	19 (3.9%)	70 (14.3%)	6 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	46 (9.4%)	94.6	37^th of 2240 public elementary schools	98.3%		97	13^th of 2258 public elementary schools	99.4%	24	87.0	93.0	76.0	94.0	93.0	90.0	98.0	100.0	93.0	$9,608	$283	$9,325
Argyle Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	2625 Spencers Plantation Blvd	Orange Park	32073	Clay County	Clay	No	No	No	No	(904) 336-0375	722	59	12.3	63.2%	192 (26.6%)	291 (40.3%)	152 (21.1%)	19 (2.6%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	66 (9.1%)	52.1	1090^th of 2240 public elementary schools	51.3%		49.9	1117^th of 2258 public elementary schools	50.5%	27	59.0	55.0	49.0	86.0	53.0	73.0	61.0	69.0	59.0	$10,921	$760	$10,161
Sadie T. Tillis Elementary School	Public	K-5	6084 Morse Ave	Jacksonville	32244	Duval County	Duval	No	No	No	Yes	(904) 573-1090	538	24	22.4	66.2%	58 (10.8%)	303 (56.3%)	132 (24.5%)	10 (1.9%)	2 (0.4%)	4 (0.7%)	29 (5.4%)	19.5	1943^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	13.3%		20	1907^th of 2258 public elementary schools	15.5%	36	30.0	40.0	43.0		42.0	53.0	57.0		49.0	$9,044	$946	$8,097
Fleming Island Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	4425 Lakeshore Dr	Orange Park	32003	Clay County	Clay	No	No	No	No	(904) 336-1075	629	54	11.6	29.1%	441 (70.1%)	37 (5.9%)	86 (13.7%)	21 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.5%)	41 (6.5%)	88.4	173^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	92.3%		90.5	152^nd of 2258 public elementary schools	93.3%	21	86.0	72.0	76.0	91.0	90.0	86.0	80.0	92.0	76.0	$13,128	$738	$12,390
Ridgeview Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	421 Jefferson Ave	Orange Park	32065	Clay County	Clay	No	No	No	No	(904) 336-3075	592	56	10.5	66.0%	300 (50.7%)	97 (16.4%)	136 (23.0%)	13 (2.2%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.3%)	43 (7.3%)	51	1117^th of 2240 public elementary schools	50.1%		54.2	1010^th of 2258 public elementary schools	55.3%	107	70.0	44.0	53.0	75.0	64.0	57.0	47.0	77.0	68.0	$13,418	$1,634	$11,785

Frequently Asked Questions about W E Cherry Elementary School

What district is W E Cherry Elementary School in?

Clay

Is W E Cherry Elementary School a good school?

W E Cherry Elementary School ranks 833^rd of 2240 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of W E Cherry Elementary School?

Students at W E Cherry Elementary School are 38% White, 25% African American, 25% Hispanic, 10% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

What schools do graduates of W E Cherry Elementary School attend?

Students who attend W E Cherry Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Orange Park Junior High School
High : Orange Park High School

How many students attend W E Cherry Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 652 students attended W E Cherry Elementary School.

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