- Enrollment
- 2,803
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Parker, CO
Cherokee Trail Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Cherokee Trail Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080345001497
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cherokee Trail Elementary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #9 of 11
- schools in Parker · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.3:1
- students per teacher
- 15.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Cherokee Trail Elementary School has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cherokee Trail Elementary School ranks #9 of 11 schools in Parker, CO.
School address
District: Douglas County School District No. Re 1 · Colorado
NCES ID 080345001497 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+32 students YoY
Cherokee Trail Elementary School grew from 567 students in 2022-23 to 599 in 2023-24 (+5.6%).
Teacher FTE added 34.5 → 36.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+32 students YoY 080345001497 · Parker, CO Other · MID · TRAD
553 enr · 16.3:1 · 15.3% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: American Academy (2,803 students)
Cherokee Trail Elementary School grew from 567 students in 2022-23 to 599 in 2023-24 (+5.6%). Teacher FTE added 34.5 → 36.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Cherokee Trail Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- American Acade
American Academy
2,803 students
- Rock Canyon Hi
Rock Canyon High School
2,325 students
- Legend High Sc
Legend High School
2,206 students
- Mountain Vista
Mountain Vista High School
2,169 students
- Chaparral High
Chaparral High School
2,007 students
- This school 553
Cherokee Trail Elementary School
553 students
What this shows Cherokee Trail Elementary School reports 553 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cherokee Trail Elementary School compares
Cherokee Trail Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.3:1 | ▼ 2% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.3% | ▼ 60% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 553 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
553
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
15.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% below the Colorado average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 56% in Colorado - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$12,942
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 537 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 53.7%
Hispanic or Latino 25.3%
Two or More 11.9%
Asian 5.4%
African American 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 53.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.0, Cherokee Trail Elementary School is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Douglas County School District No. Re 1 reports $12,942 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cherokee Trail Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rock Canyon High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Legend High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mountain Vista High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chaparral High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cherokee Trail Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,325
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 2,206
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 2,169
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 2,007
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~553 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Cherokee Trail Elementary School
How many students attend Cherokee Trail Elementary School?
Cherokee Trail Elementary School has 553 students enrolled. It is a public school in Parker, CO. CCD year-over-year: 567 (2022-23) → 599 (2023-24), up 32.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cherokee Trail Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cherokee Trail Elementary School is 16.3:1, which is 2% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cherokee Trail Elementary School?
15.3% of students at Cherokee Trail Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cherokee Trail Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Cherokee Trail Elementary School is White at 53.7% of enrollment, in Parker, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cherokee Trail Elementary School?
Cherokee Trail Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Cherokee Trail Elementary School rank among schools in Parker?
By Resource Investment Index, Cherokee Trail Elementary School ranks #9 of 11 schools in Parker, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Parker on the city page.
What other schools are in Douglas County School District No. Re 1?
Besides Cherokee Trail Elementary School, Douglas County School District No. Re 1 also operates American Academy (2,803 students), Rock Canyon High School (2,325 students), and Legend High School (2,206 students). See the Douglas County School District No. Re 1 district page for the complete list.