Serving 325 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Cherry Drive 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 325 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Cherry Drive Elementary School serves the southeast area of Denver, CO, encompassing approximately 1 square mile. Families within this zone can typically reach the school in about 5 to 10 minutes, with the farthest edge being about 1 mile away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cherry Drive Elementary School's student population of 325 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
325 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Cherry Drive 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 Cherry Drive Elementary School is 0.56, 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
#1180 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
5%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
59%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
3%
5%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
30%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
3%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 14-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)33.9%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cherry Drive Elementary School's ranking?
Cherry Drive Elementary School is ranked #1180 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Cherry Drive Elementary School often compared to?
Cherry Drive Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Woodglen Elementary School, Skyview Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Cherry Drive Elementary School?
325 students attend Cherry Drive Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Cherry Drive Elementary School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cherry Drive Elementary School?
Cherry Drive Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Cherry Drive Elementary School offer ?
Cherry Drive Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cherry Drive Elementary School part of?
Cherry Drive Elementary School is part of Adams 12 Five Star Schools.
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