At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 162
243
Total Enrollment
State avg: 57%
74%+16.9pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
12.6:1
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 243 students. It is part of the Polson Elem district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Montana state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
12.6:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Intimate school community
243 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 Enrollment243
White62.6%
Hispanic / Latino2.5%
Black / African American0.4%
Asian0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native30.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races3.3%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
62.6%
Hispanic
2.5%
Black
0.4%
Asian
0.4%
Two+
3.3%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
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.