Serving 354 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Cherry Drive Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 354 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cherry Drive Elementary School's student population of 354 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
354 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Cherry Drive Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cherry Drive Elementary School is 0.57, which is less 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
#1302 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
3%
Hispanic
56%
36%
Black
2%
5%
White
35%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cherry Drive Elementary School's ranking?
Cherry Drive Elementary School is ranked #1302 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Cherry Drive Elementary School often compared to?
Cherry Drive Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Woodglen Elementary School, Skyview Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Cherry Drive Elementary School?
354 students attend Cherry Drive Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Cherry Drive Elementary School students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cherry Drive Elementary School?
Cherry Drive Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Cherry Drive Elementary School offer ?
Cherry Drive Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Cherry Drive Elementary School part of?
Cherry Drive Elementary School is part of Adams 12 Five Star Schools School District.
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