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Cherry Drive Elementary School

Thornton, Colorado · Grades PreK to 5 · Adams 12 Five Star Schools

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About Cherry Drive Elementary School

Cherry Drive Elementary School serves pre-K through grade 5 as a public school in Thornton, Colorado. It reported 325 students in 2024-25. That makes it one of the smaller public and charter elementary schools in Thornton. With about 20 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 16.2 students per teacher. Adams 12 Five Star Schools runs 51 schools listed here, including this one. See them all. The surrounding area is classified as a suburb of a large metro area, in Adams County. Within 5 miles there are 66 other schools, so families have nearby options to compare.

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School facts

Address	11500 Cherry Drive, Thornton, CO 80233
Phone	(720) 972-5300
School district	Adams 12 Five Star Schools
Grades	PreK to 5
Students (2024-25)	325
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	20
Students per teacher	16.2
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Elementary
Locale (NCES)	Suburb, large, Adams County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 080690001290). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does Cherry Drive Elementary School serve?

Cherry Drive Elementary School serves pre-K through grade 5.

How many students attend Cherry Drive Elementary School?

Cherry Drive Elementary School reported 325 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Cherry Drive Elementary School?

About 16.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 325 students and 20 teachers in federal data.

Is Cherry Drive Elementary School a public or charter school?

Cherry Drive Elementary School is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Cherry Drive Elementary School in?

Cherry Drive Elementary School is part of Adams 12 Five Star Schools. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/co/adams-12-five-star-schools/

Where is Cherry Drive Elementary School located?

Cherry Drive Elementary School is at 11500 Cherry Drive, Thornton, CO 80233. The phone number is (720) 972-5300.

How many other schools are near Cherry Drive Elementary School?

There are 66 other schools within 5 miles of Cherry Drive Elementary School in our directory.