CHERAW INTERMEDIATE

Cheraw Intermediate is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Chesterfield 01 school district, located in Cheraw, SC with about 484 students offering grade levels from 3rd Grade to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 33 teachers, Cheraw Intermediate has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Cheraw Intermediate School, located at 421 Chesterfield Highway in Cheraw, South Carolina, serves as a vital educational hub for the community within the Chesterfield County School District. As an intermediate-level institution, the school typically bridges the gap between elementary and middle school years, focusing on the unique academic and developmental needs of students in upper elementary grades (generally grades 3 through 5). The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes core academic mastery while encouraging personal growth and social responsibility among its diverse student body.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Cheraw Intermediate is deeply integrated into the local Cheraw community, working to provide a stable and enriching foundation for its students. The school prioritizes collaboration between educators, parents, and community members to ensure that students are prepared for the transition to middle school. With its focus on foundational literacy, numeracy, and character development, the school strives to cultivate a positive school culture where students are encouraged to achieve their potential and develop the skills necessary for long-term educational success.

For more information, contact Cheraw Intermediate at (843) 921-1030 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

421 Chesterfield Highway
Cheraw, SC 29520
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CHERAW INTERMEDIATE is a public Title I school in Cheraw, SC with about 484 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in South Carolina

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Chesterfield 01
Total Students:
484
Teachers:
33
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 484 students

Black or African American
62.8%
White
30.8%
Hispanic/Latino
2.7%
Two or more races
2.7%
Asian
0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.4%

Female
49.0%
Male
51.0%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.