Serving 553 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Cherokee Trail Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher 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 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 553 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Cherokee Trail Elementary School serves the northeast part of Parker, CO, encompassing an attendance area of approximately 2.7 square miles. Families typically live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 1.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cherokee Trail Elementary School's student population of 553 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
553 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Cherokee Trail Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cherokee Trail Elementary School is 0.63, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#511 out of 1748 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
5%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
25%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
54%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
12%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.3%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
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 Cherokee Trail Elementary School's ranking?
Cherokee Trail Elementary School is ranked #511 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Cherokee Trail Elementary School?
553 students attend Cherokee Trail Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Cherokee Trail Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cherokee Trail Elementary School?
Cherokee Trail Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Cherokee Trail Elementary School offer ?
Cherokee Trail Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cherokee Trail Elementary School part of?
Cherokee Trail Elementary School is part of Douglas County School District No. Re 1.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS SCHOOL! it is AMAZING! Everyone the principal, teachers, therapists, custodians, librarian, all the staff in general greet the students and parents with smiles. The care and attention they give to my son by far exceed any of my expectations. Beyond my happiness with the school is my son''s, which is most important. He cannot wait to leave for school every morning. I am absolutely thrilled to have found an environment that is allowing our son to flourish and preparing him for his future education, while at that same time providing him with tools that will help him succeed in the future. I absolutely love the kids are academically challenged through their STEAM-based learning model and I also loved the Alphabeaths techniques they teach to kids for self-regulation.
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