Cougar Run Elementary School

8780 Venneford Ranch Road
Littleton, CO 80126
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
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Top 20%
Serving 360 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Cougar Run 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 45-49% (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 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 360 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • : Top 20% in CO
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute

School Overview

Cougar Run Elementary School's student population of 360 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
360 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers

School Rankings

Cougar Run 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 Cougar Run Elementary School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CO)
#283 out of 1748 schools
(Top 20%)
45-49%
33%
65-69%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
3%
Hispanic
16%
36%
Black
1%
5%
White
71%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.47
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cougar Run Elementary School's ranking?
Cougar Run Elementary School is ranked #283 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% 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 Cougar Run Elementary School?
360 students attend Cougar Run Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Cougar Run Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cougar Run Elementary School?
Cougar Run Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Cougar Run Elementary School offer ?
Cougar Run Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cougar Run Elementary School part of?
Cougar Run Elementary School is part of Douglas County School District No. Re 1.
In what neighborhood is Cougar Run Elementary School located?
Cougar Run Elementary School is located in the Northridge neighborhood of Littleton, CO. There are 2 other public schools located in Northridge.

School Calendar

View the Cougar Run Elementary School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:

Event
Date
First Day of School for KINDERGARTEN!
August 18, 2025 (Monday)
DCSD Fall Break
October 13, 2025 (Monday)
Thanksgiving Break
November 24, 2025 (Monday)
DCSD Spring Break
March 16, 2026 (Monday)

School Reviews

5   3/7/2011
I have 3 kids attending this school. I believe it has a quality staff and excellent principal. I visit many of the schools in the district as well as other districts as part of my line of work and Cougar Run is one of the top elementary schools I have seen.
- Posted by Parent - paifl
2   5/18/2009
My kids have been going to this school for 3 yrs. There have been several instances where my kids have been bullied and nothing has been resolved, my son in 3rd grade has a teacher that has no control over the classroom and is constantly getting items stolen including his snack and it's just passed along as if there is nothing to be done about it. I have asked it he could switch teachers and I was informed that he could not. It seems this school has alot of issues and thankfully they will not be attending next year. My kids have complained that they hate this school, and that's pretty sad.
- Posted by Parent - wpb16

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 360 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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