Cherry Valley Elementary School

9244 SOUTH STATE HIGHWAY 83
FRANKTOWN, CO 80116

39 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Cherry Valley Elementary School, located in the rural community of Franktown, Colorado, serves as a focal point for the local Douglas County School District. Situated along South State Highway 83, the school is set in a spacious, semi-rural environment that emphasizes a close-knit, community-oriented atmosphere. It serves students in the surrounding areas, providing a foundational education that balances academic rigor with the unique character of its geographic setting.

The school is widely recognized for its commitment to creating a supportive and nurturing learning environment for its young student population. As a member of the Douglas County system, it adheres to district-wide standards while maintaining a distinct identity defined by its smaller, intimate size. Parents and community members often highlight the school’s focus on fostering strong character development and personal growth alongside traditional core subjects, making it a staple institution for families residing in the northern reaches of Elbert and Douglas counties.

Total Students

3.4

Full-Time Teachers

11.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

23.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cherry Valley Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	29
Hispanic	8
Two or More	2

White
29 (74.4 %)
Hispanic
8 (20.5 %)
Two or More
2 (5.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Douglas County School District No. Re 1
Phone:	(303)387-8800
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	39
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	3.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	8
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 5

Grade 1 7

Grade 2 5

Grade 3 5

Grade 4 4

Grade 5 7

Grade 6 6