Cherokee Trail Elementary

Abbeville 60
6219 Highway 184 East
Donalds, SC 29638
435 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 7th
School Overview
Cherokee Trail Elementary School is located in the rural community of Donalds, South Carolina, and serves as a foundational educational hub for the surrounding area within the Abbeville County School District. As a primary school, it focuses on fostering academic growth and character development in a supportive, community-oriented environment. The school is dedicated to providing students with a well-rounded curriculum that emphasizes core subjects while encouraging social-emotional learning to prepare children for their future educational transitions.

The school is characterized by its small-town atmosphere, which allows for closer relationships between students, teachers, and local families. By leveraging its position within the community, Cherokee Trail Elementary strives to create a safe and nurturing space where students can build confidence and academic proficiency. The faculty and staff are committed to high standards of instruction, aiming to ensure that every student is equipped with the necessary tools for success as they progress through their elementary years.
435
Total Students
29.0
Full-Time Teachers
15.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    378 (86.9 %)
  • Black
    33 (7.6 %)
  • Two or More
    12 (2.8 %)
  • Hispanic
    10 (2.3 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.2 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.2 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Abbeville 60
Phone: (864)379-8500
Grade Range: Pre-K - 7th
Total Students: 435
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 29.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* 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 20
Kindergarten 46
Grade 1 47
Grade 2 59
Grade 3 46
Grade 4 56
Grade 5 50
Grade 6 55
Grade 7 56
Gender Ratio
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