Cherry Valley Elementary School

Located at 1040 W Main St, in Newark, Ohio, Cherry Valley Elementary School is an average-sized primary school that hosts 346 students (grades K through 5), run under Newark City.

Across the 14 schools in Newark City (5,805 students total), Cherry Valley Elementary School accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

In terms of who attends, Cherry Valley Elementary School lists that 79% of the student body identifies as White. Other groups include 12% multiracial, 4% Hispanic, 3% Black.

In terms of school funding signals, The school reports having 21 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 16.7:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 17.9:1, putting Cherry Valley Elementary School tighter than the state norm the norm.

Around the school, ACS estimates for Licking County put the typical household earns roughly $84,426 per year, 29% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate sits near 8%. Across Licking County's 63 public schools (combined enrollment of about 29,815 students), Cherry Valley Elementary School is one campus in the mix.

The closest other public school is McGuffey Elementary School, roughly 0.5 miles away. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools.

Cherry Valley Elementary School operates from a bedroom-community location.

Five-year trend. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Cherry Valley Elementary School has declined 27%, going from 474 students in 2018 to 346 in 2025. White enrollment moved from 85% to 79% across the same window. Class-load math has pulled in: from 20.3:1 in 2018 to 16.7:1 in 2025.

On the community side, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around school events, parent volunteer needs, and clubs. The community welcomes input from current and former families.