- Enrollment
- 2,052
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Thornton, CO
Cherry Drive Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Cherry Drive Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080690001290
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 2
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cherry Drive Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #13 of 21
- schools in Thornton · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.3:1
- students per teacher
- 37.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Cherry Drive Elementary School has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cherry Drive Elementary School ranks #13 of 21 schools in Thornton, CO.
School address
District: Adams 12 Five Star Schools · Colorado
NCES ID 080690001290 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Cherry Drive Elementary School held near 354 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 20.2 → 21.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 080690001290 · Thornton, CO Other · SMALL · TRAD
325 enr · 16.3:1 · 37.9% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Legacy High School (2,052 students)
Cherry Drive Elementary School held near 354 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 20.2 → 21.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Cherry Drive Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Legacy High Sc
Legacy High School
2,052 students
- Horizon High S
Horizon High School
1,966 students
- Northglenn Hig
Northglenn High School
1,844 students
- Mountain Range
Mountain Range High School
1,788 students
- Stargate Chart
Stargate Charter School
1,572 students
- This school 325
Cherry Drive Elementary School
325 students
What this shows Cherry Drive Elementary School reports 325 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cherry Drive Elementary School compares
Cherry Drive Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 37.9% | ▼ 2% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 325 | top 56% | - | - |
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.
325
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% 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.
Engagement
39.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,748
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 58.8%
White 30.5%
Asian 4.6%
Two or More 3.4%
African American 2.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 58.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.7, Cherry Drive Elementary School is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Adams 12 Five Star Schools reports $14,748 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cherry Drive Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legacy High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Horizon High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northglenn High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mountain Range High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stargate Charter School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cherry Drive Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,966
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,844
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 1,788
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,572
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~325 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Cherry Drive Elementary School
How many students attend Cherry Drive Elementary School?
Cherry Drive Elementary School has 325 students enrolled. It is a public school in Thornton, CO. CCD year-over-year: 359 (2022-23) → 354 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cherry Drive Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cherry Drive 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 Cherry Drive Elementary School?
37.9% of students at Cherry Drive Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cherry Drive Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Cherry Drive Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 58.8% of enrollment, in Thornton, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cherry Drive Elementary School?
Cherry Drive Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Cherry Drive Elementary School rank among schools in Thornton?
By Resource Investment Index, Cherry Drive Elementary School ranks #13 of 21 schools in Thornton, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Thornton on the city page.
What other schools are in Adams 12 Five Star Schools?
Besides Cherry Drive Elementary School, Adams 12 Five Star Schools also operates Legacy High School (2,052 students), Horizon High School (1,966 students), and Northglenn High School (1,844 students). See the Adams 12 Five Star Schools district page for the complete list.