Littleton School District No. 6 In The County Of Arapahoe

5776 South Crocker Street
Littleton, CO 80120
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 5%

Top Rankings

Littleton School District No. 6 In The County Of Arapahoe ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Colorado for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 21 public schools serving 13,477 students in Littleton School District No. 6 In The County Of Arapahoe. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Colorado.
Public Schools in Littleton School District No. 6 In The County Of Arapahoe have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Colorado public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (CO)
# Schools
21 Schools
1,916 Schools
# Students
13,477 Students
867,675 Students
# Teachers
749 Teachers
52,832 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Littleton School District No. 6 In The County Of Arapahoe, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 179 school districts in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (CO)
#8 out of 179 school districts
(Top 5%)
49%
32%
64%
45%
(20-21)
46%
29%
90%
82%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.44
0.62
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
2%
3%
% Hispanic
18%
36%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
73%
50%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,844 is higher than the state median of $15,473. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,640 is higher than the state median of $15,791. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (CO)
Total Revenue
$227 MM
$13,426 MM
Spending
$305 MM
$13,702 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,844
$15,473
Spending / Student
$22,640
$15,791

Best Littleton School District No. 6 In The County Of Arapahoe Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Arapahoe High School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2201 East Dry Creek Road
Littleton, CO 80122
(303) 347-6000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,781 students
Rank: #22.
Lois Lenski Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
6350 South Fairfax Way
Littleton, CO 80121
(303) 347-4575
Grades: K-5
| 503 students
Rank: #33.
Wilder Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4300 West Ponds Circle
Littleton, CO 80123
(303) 347-4750
Grades: K-5
| 592 students
Rank: #44.
Newton Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4001 East Arapahoe Road
Littleton, CO 80122
(303) 347-7900
Grades: 6-8
| 784 students
Rank: #55.
Littleton Academy
Charter School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1200 West Mineral Avenue
Littleton, CO 80120
(303) 798-5252
Grades: K-8
| 458 students
Rank: #66.
Heritage High School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1401 West Geddes Avenue
Littleton, CO 80120
(303) 347-7600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,746 students
Rank: #77.
Sandburg Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6900 South Elizabeth Street
Littleton, CO 80122
(303) 347-4675
Grades: K-5
| 499 students
Rank: #88.
Hopkins Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7171 South Pennsylvania Street
Littleton, CO 80122
(303) 347-4550
Grades: PK-5
| 358 students
Rank: #99.
John Wesley Powell Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
8000 South Corona Way
Littleton, CO 80122
(303) 347-7850
Grades: 6-8
| 546 students
Rank: #1010.
Runyon Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7455 South Elati Street
Littleton, CO 80120
(303) 347-4650
Grades: K-5
| 427 students
Rank: #1111.
Littleton High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
199 East Littleton Blvd
Littleton, CO 80121
(303) 347-7700
Grades: 9-12
| 1,192 students
Rank: #1212.
Ford Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7300 South Clermont Drive
Littleton, CO 80122
(720) 360-2100
Grades: K-5
| 684 students
Rank: #1313.
Goddard Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3800 West Berry Avenue
Littleton, CO 80123
(303) 347-7850
Grades: 6-8
| 562 students
Rank: #1414.
Little Raven Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6901 S. Franklin Street
Littleton, CO 80122
(303) 347-4700
Grades: K-5
| 439 students
Rank: #1515.
Euclid Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
777 West Euclid Avenue
Littleton, CO 80120
(303) 347-7800
Grades: 6-8
| 698 students
Rank: #1616.
Littleton Prep Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5301 S. Bannock St.
Littleton, CO 80120
(303) 734-1995
Grades: PK-8
| 516 students
Rank: #1717.
Twain Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6901 South Franklin Street
Littleton, CO 80122
(303) 347-4700
Grades: K-5
| 226 students
Rank: #1818.
Centennial Academy Of Fine Arts Education
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3306 West Berry Avenue
Littleton, CO 80123
(303) 347-4425
Grades: PK-5
| 337 students
Rank: #1919.
Field Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5402 South Sherman Way
Littleton, CO 80121
(303) 347-4475
Grades: K-5
| 283 students
Rank: n/an/a
1603 E Euclid Ave
Littleton, CO 80121
(303) 347-4534
Grades: K-5
| 523 students
Rank: n/an/a
The Village
711 E Euclid Ave
Littleton, CO 80121
(303) 347-4409
Grades: PK
| 323 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Littleton School District No. 6 In The County Of Arapahoe?
Littleton School District No. 6 In The County Of Arapahoe manages 21 public schools serving 13,477 students.
What is the rank of Littleton School District No. 6 In Theunty Of Arapahoe?
Littleton School District No. 6 In Theunty Of Arapahoe is ranked #8 out of 179 school districts in Colorado (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Colorado school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Littleton School District No. 6 In Theunty Of Arapahoe?
73% of Littleton School District No. 6 In Theunty Of Arapahoe students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Littleton School District No. 6 In Theunty Of Arapahoe?
Littleton School District No. 6 In Theunty Of Arapahoe has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What is Littleton School District No. 6 In Theunty Of Arapahoe's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,640 is higher than the state median of $15,791. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 21 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 13,477 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 27%
  • : 90% (Top 30% in CO)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 49% (Top 10%)
  • : 64% (Top 5%)
  • : 46% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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