Cheraw School District No. 31 in the county of Otero and S

Located at 110 Lakeview Avenue in Cheraw, Colorado, Cheraw School District No. 31 serves as a vital educational hub for its distant rural community within Otero County. Operating fully as an active, traditional public school district on a single consolidated campus, Cheraw offers a seamless academic pipeline spanning from pre-kindergarten all the way through 12th grade. The district fosters a close-knit and supportive learning environment for its student body of 209 learners, balanced between 108 female and 101 male students. Reflecting the local regional community, the student population primarily comprises White (163) and Hispanic (45) students, creating a personalized setting where early childhood learners and high school seniors thrive under one roof.

A defining strength of the district is its remarkable level of staffing and individualized attention. Cheraw School District No. 31 employs approximately 57 full-time equivalent staff members, including over 27 dedicated classroom teachers, 6 instructional aides, and nearly 24 support personnel. This generous staffing capacity yields an exceptionally low student-to-teacher ratio of under 8 to 1, allowing educators to tailor instruction, mentor students closely, and maintain strong connections with local families. For parents, prospective students, and educational researchers seeking a well-resourced, community-centered public school experience, Cheraw offers robust academic and operational stability, reachable directly by phone at (719) 853-6655 or online at www.cheraw.k12.co.us.