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#859 of 1,815 schools in CO
Top 47% in state
Cherokee Trail Elementary School
Elementary School · Douglas County School District No. Re 1 · Parker, CO
A Douglas County School District No. Re 1 elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 6th.
17302 CLARKE FARMS DRIVE, Parker, CO 80134
- Math 40% vs CO 38% (2025)
- Reading 47% vs CO 45% (2025)
- 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Cherokee Trail Elementary School score 43% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2025 CMAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 54 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 43% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 37 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
33.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Cherokee Trail Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 25Car-Dependent
- Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,868/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Parker), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$142,162
Median home value
$643,200
Median rent
$2,027/mo
College educated
59.3%
Homeownership
80.5%
Poverty rate
2.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80134; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Star AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.2 | K–8 | 0.9 mi | 678 | Compare → |
| Primrose School of ParkerPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K | 0.9 mi | 20 | Compare → |
| Renaissance Montessori AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–3 | 1.0 mi | 20 | Compare → |
| Pine Grove Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | PK–6 | 1.1 mi | 498 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Douglas County School District No. Re 1
- Schools in district
- 89
- Rank in district
- #68 of 88
- District spending per student
- $12,942NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Cherokee Trail Elementary School is listed in Douglas County School District No. Re 1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cherokee Trail Elementary School
Cherokee Trail Elementary School is a public elementary school in Parker, CO, part of Douglas County School District No. Re 1, serving approximately 599 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #859 of 1,815 schools in CO.
State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cherokee Trail Elementary School
What grades does Cherokee Trail Elementary School serve?
Cherokee Trail Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Cherokee Trail Elementary School?
Cherokee Trail Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 599 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cherokee Trail Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cherokee Trail Elementary School is 16.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cherokee Trail Elementary School rank in CO?
Cherokee Trail Elementary School ranks #859 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Cherokee Trail Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Cherokee Trail Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Cherokee Trail Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cherokee Trail Elementary School has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Cherokee Trail Elementary School a charter school?
No, Cherokee Trail Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cherokee Trail Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Cherokee Trail Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cherokee Trail Elementary School?
33.6% of students at Cherokee Trail Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 599
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Douglas County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.7%
- Phone
- (303) 387-8125
- Area population (ZIP 80134)
- 77,814
- Area average commute
- 27.4 min
- Area median age
- 37.9
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 CMAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 CMAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 80134; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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