Serving 221 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 12:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 221 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- 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%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cheraw School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Cheraw School's student population of 221 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
221 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
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 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#878 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤20%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
20%
36%
Black
n/a
5%
White
80%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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 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%.
How many students attend Cheraw School?
221 students attend Cheraw School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Cheraw School students are White, and 20% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cheraw School?
Cheraw School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than 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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