Serving 325 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Blue Heron Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 325 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Blue Heron Elementary School serves the eastern part of Littleton, CO, covering an area of approximately 1.9 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive time of 5 to 10 minutes, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 3.1 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Blue Heron Elementary School's student population of 325 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
325 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 23-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 23-year historical data
School Rankings
Blue Heron Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Blue Heron Elementary School is 0.62, 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
#750 out of 1748 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 23-year historical data
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2010–2025. View full 23-year historical data
Asian
15%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 23-year historical data
Hispanic
24%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 23-year historical data
White
55%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 23-year historical data
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 23-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.7%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 23-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 23-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Blue Heron Elementary School's ranking?
Blue Heron Elementary School is ranked #750 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Blue Heron Elementary School often compared to?
Blue Heron Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Grant Ranch Ece-8 School, Leawood Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Blue Heron Elementary School?
325 students attend Blue Heron Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Blue Heron Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Blue Heron Elementary School?
Blue Heron Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Blue Heron Elementary School offer ?
Blue Heron Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Blue Heron Elementary School part of?
Blue Heron Elementary School is part of Jefferson County School District No. R-1.
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