Cherokee Trail Elementary School

Elementary No virtual instruction PARKER, CO Grades PK–06 Suburb: Large Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO SchoolScore™ C (68.6)
  • 553 Students
  • 37.2 Teachers (FTE)
  • 14.9:1 Student:Teacher
  • PK–06 Grade Range
  • Open Status
  • (303)387-8125 Phone
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Cherokee Trail Elementary School
PARKER, CO 80134
Elementary No virtual instruction Grades PK–06 SchoolScore™ C (68.6)
553
Students
37.2
Teachers
14.9:1
Student:Teacher
(303)387-8125
Phone

Cherokee Trail Elementary School is a public Elementary school located in PARKER, COLORADO, operated by the Douglas County School District No. Re 1 school district. It serves grades PK–06.

Key statistics: 553 students enrolled; a 14.9:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Suburb: Large by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs Colorado Elementary School Average
Enrollment
553.0
State avg: 394.0
▲ 40% better
Student:Teacher Ratio
14.86:1
State avg: 15.3:1
▼ 3% better
Free Lunch %
34.2%
State avg: 48.3%
▼ 29% better
School Details
School Name
Cherokee Trail Elementary School
NCESSCH ID
080345001497
State School ID
CO-0900-2233
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
17302 CLARKE FARMS DRIVE
City
PARKER
State
Colorado
ZIP Code
80134
County
Douglas County
Metro Area
Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
Suburb: Large
Cong. District
0804
State Leg. Upper
08002
State Leg. Lower
08044
Latitude
39.5252
Longitude
-104.7866
Grades Offered
Pre-K Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th
👥
553
Total Students
👩‍🏫
37.2
Teachers FTE
📐
14.9:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
37.2
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)37.2
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 189 34.2%
Not Applicable 0 0%
District Info
District Name
Douglas County School District No. Re 1
LEAID
0803450
State LEA ID
CO-0900
Phone
(303)387-0100
Website
http://www.dcsdk12.org
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
CASTLE ROCK
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$950,602K
Federal Revenue
$36,083K
State Revenue
$405,181K
Local Revenue
$509,338K
Total Expenditure
$938,888K
Instruction Exp.
$460,364K
Support Services
$310,284K
Other Current Exp.
$36,182K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of Cherokee Trail Elementary School

1
North Star Academy
PARKER · Elementary
0.9 mi
2
Pine Grove Elementary School
PARKER · Elementary
1.1 mi
3
Global Village Academy - Douglas County
PARKER · Elementary
1.2 mi
4
Prairie Crossing Elementary School
PARKER · Elementary
1.2 mi
5
Challenge to Excellence Charter School
PARKER · Elementary
1.5 mi
6
Chaparral High School
PARKER · High
1.6 mi
Comparable Schools

Similar Schools

Public elementary in Colorado with similar enrollment to Cherokee Trail Elementary School

Mission Viejo Elementary School
Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the county of Arapah
AURORA, CO
552
Students
15.64:1
Ratio
54%
Free Lunch
Sage Canyon Elementary
Douglas County School District No. Re 1
CASTLE ROCK, CO
552
Students
16.58:1
Ratio
10%
Free Lunch
Fox Hollow Elementary School
Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the county of Arapah
AURORA, CO
555
Students
15.42:1
Ratio
32%
Free Lunch
Challenge to Excellence Charter School
Douglas County School District No. Re 1
PARKER, CO
551
Students
18.41:1
Ratio
6%
Free Lunch
Antelope Ridge Elementary School
Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the county of Arapah
AURORA, CO
549
Students
16.49:1
Ratio
40%
Free Lunch
Explore Pk-8
Mapleton School District No. 1 in the county of Adams & St
THORNTON, CO
557
Students
19.77:1
Ratio
63%
Free Lunch
Springs Ranch Elementary School
El Paso County Colorado School District 49
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO
548
Students
15.66:1
Ratio
39%
Free Lunch
Orchard Hill Elementary
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WINDSOR, CO
548
Students
18.6:1
Ratio
21%
Free Lunch
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Cherokee Trail Elementary School, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Cherokee Trail Elementary School?
553 students are enrolled at Cherokee Trail Elementary School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Cherokee Trail Elementary School have?
Cherokee Trail Elementary School has 37.2 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.9:1.
What grades does Cherokee Trail Elementary School serve?
Cherokee Trail Elementary School serves grades PK through 06.
Is Cherokee Trail Elementary School a charter school?
Cherokee Trail Elementary School is not a charter school.
What metro area is Cherokee Trail Elementary School located in?
Cherokee Trail Elementary School is located in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metropolitan area.
What school district does Cherokee Trail Elementary School belong to?
Cherokee Trail Elementary School is part of the Douglas County School District No. Re 1 school district.
How much does Douglas County School District No. Re 1 spend per student?
The Douglas County School District No. Re 1 district spends approximately $1,697,808,318 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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