D
Needs Improvement
40/100

Cherry River Elementary School

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 190 Riverside Dr, Richwood, WV 26261
Overall
D
40/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
2.4 grade levels below the U.S. average · 12th percentile in West Virginia
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against West Virginia schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

40
Repit Score
out of 100
155
Students
enrolled
11.9:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$13K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)75%12/1002.4 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%79/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 70% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with West Virginia schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −25 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in West Virginia. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

➗ Math proficiency27% (−13 pts vs. state avg 40%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the West Virginia state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White—27%math -21 pts6th percentile (list)
Low-income—15%math -20 pts4th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 190 Riverside Dr
City Richwood
ZIP Code 26261
District 5401020
NCES School ID 540102001263
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 26261

Understanding the community around Cherry River Elementary School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $31,788
Per Capita Income $22,089
Poverty Rate 14.5%
Households Earning $100K+ 6.7%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 11.2%
High School or Higher 89.5%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $59,600
Median Rent $616
Owner-Occupied 78.6%
Renter-Occupied 21.4%
View full data for ZIP 26261 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Cherry River Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 54.2%
Female 45.8%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 98.7%
Hispanic/Latino 1.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 155
Teachers (FTE) 13.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 11.9:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Cherry River Elementary School?
Cherry River Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 40 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Cherry River Elementary School?
Cherry River Elementary School has 155 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.9:1.
What grades does Cherry River Elementary School serve?
Cherry River Elementary School serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Cherry River Elementary School receive per student?
Cherry River Elementary School receives $13,362 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Cherry River Elementary School in 26261 ▼
Avg Home Value
$63,476
Avg Monthly Rent
$783
1-Year Change
-10.4%
% Renters
21.4%

About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026