Cherokee Trail Elementary School

17302 Clarke Farms Drive
Parker, CO 80134
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
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Top 30%
Serving 553 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 43% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). 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 15:1 is equal to the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 553 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 46%
  • : Top 30% in CO
  • : 43% (Top 30%)
  • : 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:

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School Overview

Cherokee Trail Elementary School's student population of 553 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
553 students
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

Cherokee Trail Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cherokee Trail Elementary School is 0.63, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CO)
#511 out of 1748 schools
(Top 30%)
43%
33%
54%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
5%
3%
Hispanic
25%
37%
Black
3%
5%
White
54%
49%
Two or more races
12%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.63
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cherokee Trail Elementary School's ranking?
Cherokee Trail Elementary School is ranked #511 out of 1,748 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?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% 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?
553 students attend Cherokee Trail Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Cherokee Trail Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cherokee Trail Elementary School?
Cherokee Trail Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to 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.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 553 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 46%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 43% (Top 30%)
  • : 54% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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