Enrollment
283
Elementary
DISTRICT 345 · STATE 443
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·CARLE PLACE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 360654000436
CHERRY LANE SCHOOL
475 ROSLYN AVE, CARLE PLACE, NY 11514 · (516) 622-6407 · Nassau County
GRADES KG–02ELEMENTARY21-SUBURBREGULAR SCHOOL283 STUDENTS
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allk12 Grade
Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
12.4:1
23 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 11.3:1 · STATE 12.8:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
21%
60 students
DISTRICT 23% · STATE 58%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 80 | 28% |
| Grade 1 | 96 | 34% |
| Grade 2 | 107 | 38% |
Student demographics
64%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 60% · STATE 72% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Based on grade levels within CARLE PLACE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like CHERRY LANE SCHOOL
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHERRY LANE SCHOOL this school | 283 | 21.2% | N/A |
| EDITH L SLOCUM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL RONKONKOMA | 257 | 22.6% | 55.4% |
| HELEN B DUFFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL RONKONKOMA | 313 | 21.7% | 44.2% |
| MEADOW DRIVE SCHOOL ALBERTSON | 309 | 21.0% | N/A |
| WEST NYACK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL WEST NYACK | 304 | 20.7% | 58.1% |
| POCANTICO HILLS CENTRAL SCHOOL SLEEPY HOLLOW | 322 | 18.0% | 72.9% |
Matched among New York elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where CHERRY LANE SCHOOL ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In New York | In Nassau County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 283 | #2,088 of 2,585 | #169 of 193 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 12.4:1 | #1,428 of 2,338 | #126 of 184 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 64.2% | #506 of 2,388 | #49 of 184 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 21.2% | #2,206 of 2,534 | #98 of 193 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -11.3% | #1,062 of 1,757 | #51 of 116 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
283
-16 (-5%) vs 2020
-14% since 1990-91, when it was 329
Student : Teacher
12.4:1
was 12.0:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 283 | 22.8 | 12.4:1 | 21% (60) |
| 2023-24 | 284 | 21.9 | 13.0:1 | 21% (59) |
| 2022-23 | 277 | 24.9 | 11.1:1 | 13% (36) |
| 2020-21 | 299 | 25 | 12.0:1 | 10% (30) |
| 2017-18 | 319 | 26 | 12.3:1 | 15% (49) |
| 2015-16 | 321 | 24 | 13.4:1 | 15% (47) |
| 2010-11 | 297 | 27 | 11.0:1 | 9% (27) |
| 2000-01 | 302 | 24 | 12.6:1 | 7% (20) |
| 1990-91 | 329 | 16 | 20.6:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for CHERRY LANE SCHOOL.
About CHERRY LANE SCHOOL
CHERRY LANE SCHOOL is a small elementary school for students in CARLE PLACE, New York. The school counted 283 students in 2024-25, covering kindergarten through 2. That is 36% below the average of about 443 students for elementary schools in New York.
CHERRY LANE SCHOOL is a school in CARLE PLACE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT. The district has 3 schools and 1,307 students.
The student body at CHERRY LANE SCHOOL has no majority group. White students lead at 49%. Enrollment also includes 30% Hispanic, 17% Asian, and 3% multiracial. The school's White share is 8 points below the 57% share among Nassau County residents. Its diversity index, the chance that two randomly chosen students belong to different racial or ethnic groups, is 64%.
The school had 22.8 full-time-equivalent teachers in 2024-25. Its student-to-teacher ratio is 12.4:1. The average ratio among elementary schools in New York is similar, at 12.8:1. The school reported 21% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024-25. The gap from the 31% average for public schools in Nassau County is 10 points.
In Nassau County, home to about 1,389,591 people, median household income comes to about $146,202, 50% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 4% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Nassau County's 315 public schools enroll about 200,775 students and include CHERRY LANE SCHOOL.
CHERRY LANE SCHOOL is about 0.1 miles from RUSHMORE AVENUE SCHOOL, its nearest public school. Within five miles are at least 8 other public schools.
CHERRY LANE SCHOOL is coded as Suburb: Large in federal locale data.
A 5% decline took enrollment from 299 in 2020-21 to 283 in 2024-25.
This page collects posts and questions about CHERRY LANE SCHOOL, such as athletics, class schedules, and weather closures. Members of the school community can share what they know.
Nassau County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
1,389,591
Census ACS
Median income
$146,202
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
50%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
4%
Below federal line
Schools in county
315
200,775 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in CARLE PLACE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
- CARLE PLACE MIDDLE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 617 students
- RUSHMORE AVENUE SCHOOLElementary · 407 students
Other schools in CARLE PLACE
- CARLE PLACE MIDDLE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 617 students
- RUSHMORE AVENUE SCHOOLElementary · 407 students
Nearby schools
- RUSHMORE AVENUE SCHOOL0.1 mi · 407
- CARLE PLACE MIDDLE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL0.2 mi · 617
- DREXEL AVENUE SCHOOL0.8 mi · 513
- WHEATLEY SCHOOL0.8 mi · 689
- WESTBURY MIDDLE SCHOOL1.3 mi · 945
- NORTH SIDE SCHOOL1.3 mi · 510
Frequently asked questions
About CHERRY LANE SCHOOLHow many students attend CHERRY LANE SCHOOL?
CHERRY LANE SCHOOL enrolls approximately 283 students in grades KG-02.
Is CHERRY LANE SCHOOL an elementary, middle, or high school?
CHERRY LANE SCHOOL is an elementary school covering grades KG-02.
How many teachers does CHERRY LANE SCHOOL have?
CHERRY LANE SCHOOL employs 23 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.4:1.
What is the student diversity at CHERRY LANE SCHOOL?
Student demographics at CHERRY LANE SCHOOL are roughly 49% White, 30% Hispanic, 1% Black, 17% Asian, 3% Two or more.
Who oversees CHERRY LANE SCHOOL?
CHERRY LANE SCHOOL is overseen by CARLE PLACE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT in Nassau County.
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