Serving 209 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Cheraw School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 209 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: CHERAW SCHOOL's attendance zone encompasses the entirety of its school district in Cheraw, CO, covering approximately 132.6 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with the farthest edge of the zone located about 12.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cheraw School's student population of 209 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 36% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
209 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Cheraw School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cheraw School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#878 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤20%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
22%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
78%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥50%
82.7%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)37.8%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. 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 is Cheraw School's ranking?
Cheraw School is ranked #878 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Cheraw School often compared to?
Cheraw Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Manzanola Elementary School, La Junta Primary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cheraw School?
The graduation rate of Cheraw School is 50%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 82.7%.
How many students attend Cheraw School?
209 students attend Cheraw School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Cheraw School students are White, and 22% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cheraw School?
Cheraw School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Cheraw School offer ?
Cheraw School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cheraw School part of?
Cheraw School is part of Cheraw School District No. 31 In The County Of Otero And S.
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