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Littleton Elementary School

Elementary School · Parsippany-Troy Hills Township School District

250 Brooklawn Drive PO Box 52, Parsippany, NJ 07054

Enrollment

427

Student-Teacher

14.7:1

Score

5.6

Grades

Pre-K – 5th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

New Jersey schools

#1,713 of 2,466

In Parsippany

#8 of 12

public schools

In district

#10 of 14

Parsippany-Troy Hills Township School District

Equity

9.3 / 10

Excellent

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Littleton Elementary School

5.6/10

Elementary School in Parsippany · grades Pre-K – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About Littleton Elementary School

Littleton Elementary School is a public elementary school in Parsippany, NJ, part of Parsippany-Troy Hills Township School District. Littleton Elementary School serves approximately 427 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio. Littleton Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,713 of 2,466 schools in NJ.

Structured state assessment records for Littleton Elementary School show 79% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

How it compares0.9 pts below district
  • This school 5.6 · Average
  • District avg 6.5
  • NJ avg 6.5

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.9Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change-3.07 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics9.2Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency78.1% (2025 NJSLA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency74.7% (2025 NJSLA)
Math vs. State Avg+30.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+30.8 pts
Overall Proficiency76% (2025 NJSLA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)64% (model expectation from 2025 NJSLA)
vs. Expected+12.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile87th
Resources & Environment4.6Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.7:1
Per-Pupil Spending$26,955
Chronic Absenteeism12.2%

Littleton Elementary School — Students at Littleton Elementary School score 76% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 64%).

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Equity & Diversity

Shown separately, not included in overall score

Free/Reduced Lunch

7.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

Test Scores NJ NJSLA (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 79.0% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
45.8% (multi-year state average, 2024-2025)
ELA Proficiency 76.2% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
49.9% (multi-year state average, 2024-2025)

Based on 41 test records from NJ state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

→ Stable

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
93%
ELA
82%
2010
Math
92%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
92%
ELA
74%
2012
Math
92%
ELA
82%
2013
Math
97.5%
ELA
82%
2014
Math
67%
ELA
67%
2015
Math
72%
ELA
67%
2016
Math
72%
ELA
82%
2017
Math
82%
ELA
87%
2018
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2019
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2020*
Math
61%
ELA
64%
2021*
Math
61%
ELA
64%
2022
Math
70%
ELA
75%
2024
Math
80%
ELA
79%
2025
Math
78.1%
ELA
74.7%

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 3.9/10.

How Littleton Elementary School Compares

See how Littleton Elementary School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
5.6/10
31th percentile in NJ
Academic
9.2/10
Excellent
Growth
3.9/10
Needs Improvement
Environment
4.6/10
Below Average
Gifted & Talented
Yes
Program available

Funding & Resources

Free/Reduced Lunch
Students eligible for subsidized meals
8%
Teaching Staff
15:1 student-teacher ratio
29 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
12.2%

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented Program Available
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students. · CRDC 2021-22

Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more

Location

250 Brooklawn Drive PO Box 52, Parsippany, NJ 07054

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Littleton Elementary School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Lakeview Elementary School (rated 8.9/10, 2.4 miles away, in nearby Denville), which scores notably higher. Another option is Wildwood Elementary School (rated 8.4/10, 2.8 miles away, in nearby Mountain Lakes), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Lake Drive Program for Hearing Impaired (rated 8.1/10, 2.5 miles away, in nearby Mountain Lakes), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Parsippany, see our Parsippany schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 3.0 mi
School Distance Rating
Parsippany Hills High School Parsippany 0.3 mi 6.6
APPLE MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF MORRIS PLAINS Morris Plains 0.5 mi
ST ELIZABETH NURSERY & MONTESSORI SCHOOL Parsippany 0.6 mi 7.3
Brooklawn Middle School Parsippany 0.5 mi 7.8
Mount Tabor Elementary School Mount Tabor 0.9 mi 6.4
Lake Parsippany Elementary School Parsippany 1.1 mi 5.4
Morris County School of Technology Denville 1.7 mi 6.5
Mountview Road School Morris Plains 2.0 mi 7.8
Eastlake Elementary School Parsippany 1.7 mi 5.3
Mountain Way School Morris Plains 2.1 mi 7.7
THE CRAIG SCHOOL Mountain Lakes 2.4 mi 8.1
PG CHAMBERS SCHOOL Cedar Knolls 2.6 mi 7.4
Lake Drive Program for Hearing Impaired Mountain Lakes 2.5 mi 8.1
Morris Plains Borough School Morris Plains 2.6 mi 8.0
Intervale Elementary School Boonton 2.5 mi 7.2
Briarcliff Middle School Mountain Lakes 2.7 mi 7.9
Riverview Elementary School Denville 2.9 mi 6.6
Wildwood Elementary School Mountain Lakes 2.8 mi 8.4
Lakeview Elementary School Denville 2.4 mi 8.9
Alfred Vail School Morris Plains 3.0 mi 7.1

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 07054 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$107,955

Median Home Value

$569,000

Median Rent

$1,725/mo

Population

30,139

College Educated

60.6%

Homeownership

49.9%

Avg Commute

26.7 min

Poverty Rate

5.6%

Median Age

41.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Littleton Elementary School

What grades does Littleton Elementary School serve?

Littleton Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Littleton Elementary School?

Littleton Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 427 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Littleton Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Littleton Elementary School is 14.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Littleton Elementary School rank in NJ?

Littleton Elementary School ranks #1,713 of 2,466 schools in NJ.

What is Littleton Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Littleton Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Littleton Elementary School has 79% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Littleton Elementary School a charter school?

No, Littleton Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Littleton Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Littleton Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Littleton Elementary School?

7.7% of students at Littleton Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
10 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
26 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
427
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
29
Free/Reduced Lunch
7.7%
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Morris County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
12.2%

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