Excellent
#132 of 1,815 schools in CO
Top 7% in state
Cherry Valley Elementary School
Elementary School · Douglas County School District No. Re 1 · Franktown, CO
A Douglas County School District No. Re 1 elementary school where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.
9244 SOUTH STATE HIGHWAY 83, Franktown, CO 80116
- Math 50% proficient (2022)
- Reading 75% proficient (2021)
- 12:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Cherry Valley Elementary School score 62% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 20 points since 2019, to 50% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
30.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Cherry Valley Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Denver map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 0Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated728/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$151,250
Median home value
$904,600
Median rent
$2,058/mo
College educated
58.1%
Homeownership
97.1%
Poverty rate
3.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80116; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 in Douglas County School District No. Re 1
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eldorado Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.0 | PK–6 | Not available | 404 | Compare → |
| Heritage Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | PK–6 | Not available | 378 | Compare → |
| Parker Core Knowledge Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 9.3 | K–8 | Not available | 705 | Compare → |
| Redstone Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.1 | PK–6 | Not available | 404 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Douglas County School District No. Re 1
- Schools in district
- 89
- Rank in district
- #8 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
Cherry Valley Elementary School is listed in Douglas County School District No. Re 1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cherry Valley Elementary School
Cherry Valley Elementary School is a public elementary school in Franktown, CO, part of Douglas County School District No. Re 1, serving approximately 36 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #132 of 1,815 schools in CO.
State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cherry Valley Elementary School
What grades does Cherry Valley Elementary School serve?
Cherry Valley Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Cherry Valley Elementary School?
Cherry Valley Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 36 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cherry Valley Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cherry Valley Elementary School is 12:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cherry Valley Elementary School rank in CO?
Cherry Valley Elementary School ranks #132 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Cherry Valley Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Cherry Valley Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 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 Cherry Valley Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cherry Valley Elementary School has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Cherry Valley Elementary School a charter school?
No, Cherry Valley Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cherry Valley Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Cherry Valley Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cherry Valley Elementary School?
30.6% of students at Cherry Valley 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
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 36
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 3
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Douglas County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.3%
- Phone
- (303) 387-8800
- Area population (ZIP 80116)
- 5,393
- Area average commute
- 38.7 min
- Area median age
- 49.2
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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 80116; 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, 2009-2022, multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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