Serving 117 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Cheraw Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 50-59% (which was approximately equal to the Colorado state average of 57%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 70-79% (which was higher than the Colorado state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
117 students
Showing 2006–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Showing 2006–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)50-59%
57%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)70-79%
69%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
Showing 2006–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 1991–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
25%
37%
Showing 2006–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
5%
Showing 1995–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
73%
49%
Showing 2006–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2006–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
39%
Showing 2006–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
5%
Showing 2006–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 57% CO state average), while 70-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% CO state average).
How many students attend Cheraw Elementary School?
117 students attend Cheraw Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Cheraw Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cheraw Elementary School?
Cheraw Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Cheraw Elementary School offer ?
Cheraw Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Cheraw Elementary School part of?
Cheraw Elementary School is part of Cheraw School District No. 31 In The County Of Otero And State Of Colorado.
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