Enrollment - 578
Teachers and Administrators - 49
Support Staff - 32

Curricular Programs - Heterogeneous grouping is utilized throughout the grade levels. Learning is encouraged through a curriculum that is rich, not only in writing activities, but also in speaking and listening activities. Deeply embedded in our curriculum is a balanced literacy philosophy, as well as the use of innovative instructional approaches which complement individual learning styles.

Innovative Programs - CDEPP (Child Development Education Pilot Program) for 40 eligible students, All-Day Kindergarten, Literacy Groups, Compass Learning Lab, Computer Writing Lab, Accelerated Reader, Artist-In-Education, School-Wide Mail System, School Television Station (WCPS), Life Skills Character Education Program, and the Good Manners Program reinforce the curriculum. Student books are published in the school's publishing center. CDEPP and kindergarten teachers also prepare learning packets and deliver them on home visits prior to the beginning of school.

Awards - CPS is fully accredited and is an Exemplary Writing Award Winner. The school has received the Exemplary Writing Award for 97-98, 98-99, 00-01, and 03-06. CPS has also received the Literacy Spot Award and achieved deregulation status. Cheraw Primary has previously received the School Incentive Award.

Student/Teacher Ratio - Ranges from 15:1 to 21:1.

Special Services - Speech therapy, ABT occupational and physical therapy is provided as needed. Special classes are provided for identified students in preschool through second grade.

Athletic Activities -Certified physical education teachers provide instruction on a weekly basis and organize a field day for each grade level in the spring. Students in the exceptional programs also participate in Special Olympics.

Library/Media Center - The media center has over 10,000 volumes. It has a computerized system for the card catalog and circulation. Accelerated Reader is available for students.

Accreditation - Cheraw Primary School has an all-clear status with the Accreditation Section of the State Department of Education and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.  Our school met AYP in 07-08.

Parent Participation - Cheraw Primary has an active PTO. Parent volunteers tutor students, assist teachers, and supervise special activities. The guidance counselor coordinates parent workshops.

Assembly Programs - Each grade level performs a program during the year directed by the music teacher, art teacher, physical education teacher and the librarian.

Extracurricular Activities - Field trips, visits by children's authors and illustrators, and an After-School Care program are provided.