Cherry Valley Elementary School in Rockford, Illinois on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Cherry Valley Elementary School is a suburban public school in Rockford, Illinois that is part of Rockford Public Schools District 205. It serves 673 students in grades K - 5. Its teachers have had 6 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

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Public School

Grades K - 5

673 Students

# of teachers unavailable

6754 Armer Dr

Rockford, IL 61109 View local requests

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Ms. Heath

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Cherry Valley Elementary School Demographics

95%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

51%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Cherry Valley Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Oct 1, 2026

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