Excellent
#63 of 1,815 schools in CO
Top 3% in state
Littleton Academy
Elementary School · Littleton School District No. 6 in the County of Arapahoe · Littleton, CO
A charter elementary school in Littleton, CO where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1200 WEST MINERAL AVENUE, Littleton, CO 80120
- Math 68% vs CO 37% (2025)
- Reading 76% vs CO 46% (2025)
- 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Littleton Academy score 72% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).
2025 CMAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 8 points since 2020, reaching 72% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 80% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 41 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
9.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Littleton Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Denver map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 60Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 24Minimal Transit
- Bike 58Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,738/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Littleton), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$91,162
Median home value
$596,400
Median rent
$1,607/mo
College educated
52.4%
Homeownership
61.5%
Poverty rate
7.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80120; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Runyon Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | K–5 | 0.9 mi | 427 | Compare → |
| Ben Franklin AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.8 | PK–8 | 1.2 mi | 879 | Compare → |
| Stem School Highlands RanchCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.4 | K–12 | 1.2 mi | 1,399 | Compare → |
| Mackintosh AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.5private | PK–8 | 1.3 mi | 120 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Littleton School District No. 6 in the County of Arapahoe
- Schools in district
- 20
- Rank in district
- #2 of 20
- District spending per student
- $15,924NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Littleton Academy is listed in Littleton School District No. 6 in the county of Arapahoe; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Littleton Academy
Littleton Academy is a public elementary school in Littleton, CO, part of Littleton School District No. 6 in the County of Arapahoe, serving approximately 458 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 out of 10 and ranks #63 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Littleton Academy
What grades does Littleton Academy serve?
Littleton Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Littleton Academy?
Littleton Academy has an enrollment of approximately 458 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Littleton Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Littleton Academy is 13.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Littleton Academy rank in CO?
Littleton Academy ranks #63 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Littleton Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Littleton Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Littleton Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Littleton Academy has 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Littleton Academy a charter school?
Yes, Littleton Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Littleton Academy a Title I school?
No, Littleton Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Littleton Academy?
9.6% of students at Littleton Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 458
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Arapahoe County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 5.9%
- Phone
- (303) 798-5252
- Area population (ZIP 80120)
- 29,992
- Area average commute
- 26.3 min
- Area median age
- 42
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 CMAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 CMAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 80120; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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