Cheraw Primary serves 463 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 463 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cheraw Primary ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Cheraw Primary's student population of 463 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
463 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
The diversity score of Cheraw Primary is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%

Hispanic
4%
14%

Black
47%
31%

White
37%
47%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%

All Ethnic Groups



Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
6%
6%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Cheraw Primary often compared to?
Cheraw Primaryis often viewed alongside schools like Edwards Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Cheraw Primary?
463 students attend Cheraw Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Cheraw Primary students are Black, 37% of students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cheraw Primary?
Cheraw Primary has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Cheraw Primary offer ?
Cheraw Primary offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Cheraw Primary part of?
Cheraw Primary is part of Chesterfield 01 School District.
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