CHERAW PRIMARY SCHOOL

Cheraw Primary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Chesterfield 01 school district, located in Cheraw, SC with about 532 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 2nd Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 32 teachers, Cheraw Primary has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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 Primary School, located at 321 High Street in Cheraw, South Carolina, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Chesterfield County School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for its youngest students, typically focusing on early childhood education and the primary elementary years. By emphasizing core academic skills alongside social and emotional development, the school aims to prepare children for future academic success and instill a lifelong love of learning.

The school benefits from its location in the historic town of Cheraw, functioning as a vital community hub where educators, parents, and local stakeholders collaborate to meet the needs of a diverse student body. With a focus on foundational literacy, numeracy, and character building, Cheraw Primary strives to create a safe and nurturing space where every child can thrive. Through consistent instruction and community involvement, the school remains committed to providing the essential building blocks necessary for students to transition successfully to higher grade levels.

For more information, contact Cheraw Primary at (843) 921-1020 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

321 High Street
Cheraw, SC 29520
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CHERAW PRIMARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Cheraw, SC with about 532 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:
532
Teachers:
32
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
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd 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 532 students

Black or African American
54.9%
White
37.8%
Two or more races
3.2%
Hispanic/Latino
2.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.8%
Asian
0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%

Female
47.7%
Male
52.3%

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.