Cheraw Primary

321 High Street
Cheraw, SC 29520
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Cheraw Primary serves 470 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 470 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 64%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Cheraw Primary's student population of 470 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
470 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Cheraw Primary is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (SC)
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
3%
12%
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Black
54%
32%
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White
36%
48%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.58
This chart display the diversity score of Cheraw Primary and the public school average diversity score of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
60%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Cheraw Primary and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
6%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Cheraw Primary and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Cheraw Primary often compared to?
Cheraw Primaryis often viewed alongside schools like Edwards Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Cheraw Primary?
470 students attend Cheraw Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Cheraw Primary students are Black, 36% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cheraw Primary?
Cheraw Primary has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Cheraw Primary offer ?
Cheraw Primary offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Cheraw Primary part of?
Cheraw Primary is part of Chesterfield 01 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 470 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 64%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

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