Cheraw Primary

321 High Street
Cheraw, SC 29520
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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

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Cheraw Primary ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:

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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)
Total Students
463 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
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Students by Grade
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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.
This School
State Level (SC)
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Cheraw Primary and the percentage of Asian public school students in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
4%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Cheraw Primary and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
47%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Cheraw Primary and the percentage of Black public school students in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
37%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Cheraw Primary and the percentage of White public school students in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Cheraw Primary and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Cheraw Primary.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in South Carolina.
0.63
This chart displays the diversity score of Cheraw Primary and the public school average diversity score of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Cheraw Primary and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
6%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Cheraw Primary and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
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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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

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