Cheraw School

Cheraw School District No. 31 in the county of Otero and S
110 LAKEVIEW AVENUE
CHERAW, CO 81030
227 Students
Other Pre-K - 12th
School Overview
Cheraw School, located in the small rural community of Cheraw, Colorado, serves as the heart of its local educational district. As a K-12 institution, it provides a unified academic environment that spans from elementary through high school. The school is known for its intimate, community-focused setting, which allows for smaller class sizes and a more personalized approach to student learning. Its mission is centered on fostering academic growth while maintaining the values and traditions of a close-knit agricultural town.

Because of its rural location, Cheraw School emphasizes a strong connection between the classroom and the community. The district focuses on preparing students for life after graduation, whether that involves pursuing higher education or entering the workforce. By utilizing a compact campus and a dedicated staff, the school aims to offer a supportive environment where students are well-known by their teachers and encouraged to participate in a variety of extracurricular activities, helping to cultivate a well-rounded educational experience.
227
Total Students
19.1
Full-Time Teachers
11.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
42.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    181 (79.7 %)
  • Hispanic
    45 (19.8 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.4 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Cheraw School District No. 31 in the county of Otero and S
Phone: (719)853-6655
Website: http://cheraw.k12.co.us
Grade Range: Pre-K - 12th
Total Students: 227
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 19.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 71
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 26

* 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 10
Kindergarten 20
Grade 1 18
Grade 2 17
Grade 3 17
Grade 4 18
Grade 5 19
Grade 6 20
Grade 7 17
Grade 8 15
Grade 9 16
Grade 10 15
Grade 11 14
Grade 12 11
Gender Ratio