Cheraw School District No. 31 In The County Of Otero And S

110 Lakeview Ave.
Cheraw, CO 81030-0160
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 209 students in Cheraw School District No. 31 In The County Of Otero And S. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
Public School in Cheraw School District No. 31 In The County Of Otero And S have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (CO)
# Schools
1 School
1,898 Schools
# Students
209 Students
865,055 Students
# Teachers
14 Teachers
52,637 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Cheraw School District No. 31 In The County Of Otero And S, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 176 school districts in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has increased from 60-79% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (CO)
#70 out of 179 school districts
(Top 50%)
32%
33%
35-39%
45%
(20-21)
≤20%
29%
(21-22)
≥80%
82%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.35
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
22%
37%
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
78%
49%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $24,861 is higher than the state median of $15,520. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,737 is higher than the state median of $15,839. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
This School District
This State (CO)
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$13,426 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$13,702 MM
Revenue / Student
$24,861
$15,520
Spending / Student
$24,737
$15,839

Best Cheraw School District No. 31 In The County Of Otero And S Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cheraw School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
110 Lakeview Avenue
Cheraw, CO 81030
(719) 853-6655
Gr: PK-12 | 209 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 22%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Cheraw School District No. 31 In The County Of Otero And S?
Cheraw School District No. 31 In The County Of Otero And S manages 1 public schools serving 209 students.
What is the rank of Cheraw School District No. 31 In Theunty Of Otero And S?
Cheraw School District No. 31 In Theunty Of Otero And S is ranked #80 out of 176 school districts in Colorado (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Cheraw School District No. 31 In Theunty Of Otero And S?
78% of Cheraw School District No. 31 In Theunty Of Otero And S students are White, and 22% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Cheraw School District No. 31 In Theunty Of Otero And S?
Cheraw School District No. 31 In Theunty Of Otero And S has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What is Cheraw School District No. 31 In Theunty Of Otero And S's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,737 is higher than the state median of $15,839. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 209 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50% in CO)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 32% (Top 30%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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