7.7avg / 10

Littleton School District No. 6 in the County of Arapahoe

School District · Littleton, Colorado

Last updated: August 2026

Students: 13,251

Teachers (FTE): 767

Estimated Scores: 5%

Avg Rating

7.7

out of 10

Schools

12 elem, 4 mid, 3 high

Enrollment

13,251

Student-Teacher Ratio

17.3:1

Avg Rating

7.7

out of 10

Schools

12 elem, 4 mid, 3 high

Enrollment

13,251

Student-Teacher Ratio

17.3:1

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Evaluating Littleton School District No. 6 in the County of Arapahoe?

A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Littleton School District No. 6 in the County of Arapahoe as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.

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Shortlist starter

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How this district compares

Colorado rank

#15 of 155

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+1.5

above Colorado avg

Per-pupil spending

$15,924

+$766 vs Colorado median

District size

13,251 students

Much larger than Colorado median

The short answer

Littleton School District No. 6 in the County of Arapahoe ranks #15 of 155 Colorado districts by overall school rating. Littleton School District No. 6 in the County of Arapahoe's schools with real test data average 7.9/10 across 18 schools. Its top-rated schools are Ford Elementary (9.1/10), Littleton Academy (9.0/10), and Lois Lenski Elementary School (8.6/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Best value · beats the odds

Goddard Middle School

Rates 8.1/10 despite 38% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 0.8 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Littleton School District No. 6 in the County of Arapahoe schools.

Top-Rated Schools in Littleton School District No. 6 in the County of Arapahoe

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (18 of 20). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#	School	Rating	Level	Value	Enrollment
1	Ford Elementary	9.1 / 10	Elementary	+0.8	684
2	Littleton Academy	9.0 / 10	Elementary	+0.5	458
3	Lois Lenski Elementary School	8.6 / 10	Elementary	+0.2	503
4	Newton Middle School	8.5 / 10	Middle	+0.1	784
5	John Wesley Powell Middle School	8.2 / 10	Middle	+0.3	546
6	Runyon Elementary School	8.2 / 10	Elementary	+0.0	427
7	Arapahoe High School	8.1 / 10	High	-0.1	1,781
8	Goddard Middle School	8.1 / 10	Middle	+0.8	562
9	Hopkins Elementary School	8.1 / 10	Elementary	-0.0	358
10	Little Raven Elementary School	8.0 / 10	Elementary	+0.8	439

See all 20 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

About Littleton School District No. 6 in the County of Arapahoe

Littleton School District No. 6 in the County of Arapahoe is a Littleton, Colorado school district serving 20 schools.The district educates 13,251 students with a student-teacher ratio of 17.3:1. District-level spending was $15,924 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

With an average rating of 7.7/10, Littleton School District No. 6 in the County of Arapahoe is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.

The highest-rated school in the district is Ford Elementary, which has a composite score of 9.1/10.

In standardized testing, Littleton School District No. 6 in the County of Arapahoe students show an average math proficiency of 58.8% and ELA proficiency of 69.0%.

The district includes 12 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, and 3 high schools.

District Map

Schools in Littleton School District No. 6 in the County of Arapahoe, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency58.8%

School

State

Not reported

ELA Proficiency69.0%

School

State

Not reported

Average proficiency across all schools in Littleton School District No. 6 in the County of Arapahoe with test data.

Schools in Littleton School District No. 6 in the County of Arapahoe

20 schools

District Details

State: Colorado
City: Littleton
Total Enrollment: 13,251
Teachers (FTE): 767
District spending per student: $15,924NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate: 4.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory year: 2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Littleton School District No. 6 in the County of Arapahoe?

Littleton School District No. 6 in the County of Arapahoe has 20 schools in total — 12 elementary, 4 middle, and 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Littleton School District No. 6 in the County of Arapahoe?

The average composite rating for Littleton School District No. 6 in the County of Arapahoe is 7.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the district spending per student in Littleton School District No. 6 in the County of Arapahoe?

Littleton School District No. 6 in the County of Arapahoe's district-level spending was $15,924 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Littleton School District No. 6 in the County of Arapahoe?

The average student-teacher ratio in Littleton School District No. 6 in the County of Arapahoe is 17.3:1.

What is the top-rated school in Littleton School District No. 6 in the County of Arapahoe?

Ford Elementary is the highest-rated school in Littleton School District No. 6 in the County of Arapahoe with a composite score of 9.1/10.

What are the test scores in Littleton School District No. 6 in the County of Arapahoe?

Across schools in Littleton School District No. 6 in the County of Arapahoe with test data, the average math proficiency is 58.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 69.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Littleton School District No. 6 in the County of Arapahoe compare to other districts in Colorado?

Littleton School District No. 6 in the County of Arapahoe has an average school rating of 7.7/10 across 20 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Colorado by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating: 7.7/10
Math Proficiency: 58.8%
ELA Proficiency: 69.0%

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Colorado Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.