Serving 390 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Arrowwood Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 390 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Arrowood Elementary School serves the northern part of Littleton, CO, covering an attendance zone of approximately 0.8 square miles. Most families are within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the zone reaching about 1.2 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Arrowwood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Arrowwood Elementary School's student population of 390 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
390 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Arrowwood Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Arrowwood Elementary School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#342 out of 1748 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
6%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
20%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
White
64%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.2%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Arrowwood Elementary School's ranking?
Arrowwood Elementary School is ranked #342 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Arrowwood Elementary School often compared to?
Arrowwood Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Copper Mesa Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Arrowwood Elementary School?
390 students attend Arrowwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Arrowwood Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Arrowwood Elementary School?
Arrowwood Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Arrowwood Elementary School offer ?
Arrowwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Arrowwood Elementary School part of?
Arrowwood Elementary School is part of Douglas County School District No. Re 1.
In what neighborhood is Arrowwood Elementary School located?
Arrowwood Elementary School is located in the Southridge neighborhood of Littleton, CO. There are 4 other public schools located in Southridge.
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