Cherry Drive Elementary School

cherry.adams12.org

359 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Cherry Drive Elementary School is located in Thornton, Colorado, and operates as part of the Adams 12 Five Star Schools district. Serving students in the local community, the school focuses on creating a supportive academic environment that emphasizes foundational learning, character development, and student engagement. By leveraging its position within a large, well-resourced district, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for middle school and long-term academic success.

The school community places a high priority on fostering strong partnerships between families, teachers, and staff to create a safe and inclusive atmosphere. Through its official website, Cherry Drive provides parents and guardians with access to essential resources, including academic calendars, curriculum information, and updates on school events. As a neighborhood-focused institution, it remains committed to providing quality primary education while adapting to the evolving needs of its students in the Thornton area.

359

Total Students

20.2

Full-Time Teachers

17.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

54.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cherry Drive Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	121
Hispanic	204
Black	5
Asian	18
Two or More	11

Hispanic
204 (56.8 %)
White
121 (33.7 %)
Asian
18 (5.0 %)
Two or More
11 (3.1 %)
Black
5 (1.4 %)

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:	Adams 12 Five Star Schools
Phone:	(720)972-5300
Website:	http://cherry.adams12.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	359
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	149
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	45

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 69

Kindergarten 55

Grade 1 44

Grade 2 53

Grade 3 37

Grade 4 53

Grade 5 48