Serving 599 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Cherokee Trail Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 599 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 49% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cherokee Trail Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
School Overview
Cherokee Trail Elementary School's student population of 599 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 27% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
599 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
School Rankings
Cherokee Trail Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cherokee Trail Elementary School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#405 out of 1779 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
7%
3%
Hispanic
25%
36%
Black
4%
5%
White
52%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cherokee Trail Elementary School's ranking?
Cherokee Trail Elementary School is ranked #405 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Cherokee Trail Elementary School?
599 students attend Cherokee Trail Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Cherokee Trail Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cherokee Trail Elementary School?
Cherokee Trail Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Cherokee Trail Elementary School offer ?
Cherokee Trail Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cherokee Trail Elementary School part of?
Cherokee Trail Elementary School is part of Douglas County School District No. Re 1.
School Reviews
5 11/17/2021
HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS SCHOOL! it is AMAZING! Everyone the principal, teachers, therapists, custodians, librarian, all the staff in general greet the students and parents with smiles. The care and attention they give to my son by far exceed any of my expectations. Beyond my happiness with the school is my son''s, which is most important. He cannot wait to leave for school every morning. I am absolutely thrilled to have found an environment that is allowing our son to flourish and preparing him for his future education, while at that same time providing him with tools that will help him succeed in the future. I absolutely love the kids are academically challenged through their STEAM-based learning model and I also loved the Alphabeaths techniques they teach to kids for self-regulation.
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