Colorow Elementary School (Closed 2023)

6317 South Estes Street
Littleton, CO 80123
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 194 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Colorow Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 10-14% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35-39% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Top Rankings

Colorow Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

Category
Attribute

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
194 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (CO)
#1256 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
10-14%
33%
35-39%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
18%
36%
Black
1%
5%
White
72%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.45
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Colorow Elementary School's ranking?
Colorow Elementary School is ranked #1256 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Colorow Elementary School?
194 students attend Colorow Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Colorow Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Colorow Elementary School?
Colorow Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Colorow Elementary School offer ?
Colorow Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Colorow Elementary School part of?
Colorow Elementary School is part of Jefferson County School District No. R-1.
In what neighborhood is Colorow Elementary School located?
Colorow Elementary School is located in the Kipling Hills neighborhood of Littleton, CO. There are 1 other public schools located in Kipling Hills.

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