Cherry Ridge Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 50-54% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-54% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 69%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students (15-16)
378 students
Total Classroom Teachers (15-16)
35 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)50-54%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)50-54%
69%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
1%
Asian
(15-16)n/a
2%
Hispanic
(15-16)2%
6%
Black
(15-16)54%
44%
White
(15-16)44%
45%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)n/a
2%
Eligible for Free Lunch (15-16)
100%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% LA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% LA state average).
How many students attend Cherry Ridge Elementary School?
378 students attend Cherry Ridge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Cherry Ridge Elementary School students are Black, 44% of students are White, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Cherry Ridge Elementary School offer ?
Cherry Ridge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Cherry Ridge Elementary School part of?
Cherry Ridge Elementary School is part of Morehouse Parish School District.
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