Cherrelyn Elementary School

4500 S Lincoln St
Englewood, CO 80113
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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2/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 224 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Cherrelyn Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 224 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 59%
  • : Bottom 50% in CO
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : Cherrelyn Elementary School serves the southeastern part of Englewood, CO, encompassing an area of approximately 1 square mile. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located 1.4 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

School Overview

Cherrelyn Elementary School's student population of 224 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
224 students

Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers

Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Year Founded
1948
School Motto
Together We Grow

School Rankings

Cherrelyn Elementary 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 Cherrelyn 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.
This School
State Level (CO)
#1494 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

10-14%
33%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

20-24%
45%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1

Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Asian
2%
3%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
45%
37%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Black
7%
5%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓

White
41%
49%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
59%
0.63

Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

(22-23)
35.7%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
39%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing

Sports

School Mascot
Cheetah
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cherrelyn Elementary School's ranking?
Cherrelyn Elementary School is ranked #1494 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Cherrelyn Elementary School often compared to?
Cherrelyn Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Clayton Elementary School, Crawford Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Cherrelyn Elementary School?
224 students attend Cherrelyn Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Cherrelyn Elementary School students are Hispanic, 41% of students are White, 7% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cherrelyn Elementary School?
Cherrelyn Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Cherrelyn Elementary School offer ?
Cherrelyn Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cherrelyn Elementary School part of?
Cherrelyn Elementary School is part of Englewood School District No. 1 In The County Of Arapahoe.

School Calendar

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Event
Date
Thanksgiving Break
November 23, 2026 (Monday)
Thanksgiving Break
November 24, 2026 (Tuesday)
Thanksgiving Break
November 25, 2026 (Wednesday)
Thanksgiving Break
November 26, 2026 (Thursday)
Thanksgiving Break
November 27, 2026 (Friday)

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 224 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 59%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : Cherrelyn Elementary School serves the southeastern part of Englewood, CO, encompassing an area of approximately 1 square mile. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located 1.4 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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