Serving 36 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Cherry Valley Elementary School ranks in the top 20% 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 40-59% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-79% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 36 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cherry Valley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Cherry Valley Elementary School's student population of 36 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
36 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
School Rankings
Cherry Valley Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cherry Valley Elementary School is 0.30, 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
#251 out of 1779 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
11%
36%
Black
n/a
5%
White
83%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
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 Cherry Valley Elementary School's ranking?
Cherry Valley Elementary School is ranked #251 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Cherry Valley Elementary School often compared to?
Cherry Valley Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Flagstone Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 60-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Cherry Valley Elementary School?
36 students attend Cherry Valley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Cherry Valley Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cherry Valley Elementary School?
Cherry Valley Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Cherry Valley Elementary School offer ?
Cherry Valley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cherry Valley Elementary School part of?
Cherry Valley Elementary School is part of Douglas County School District No. Re 1.
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