East Elementary School (Closed 2023)

5933 South Fairfield Street
Littleton, CO 80120
(School attendance zone shown in map)
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 184 students in grades Kindergarten-5, East Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 was 25-29% (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 9:1 was lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
184 students

Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers

Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

School Calendar

School Rankings

This School
State Level (CO)
#938 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

25-29%
33%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

35-39%
45%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
15:1

Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Asian
2%
3%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
50%
37%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Black
1%
5%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓

White
43%
49%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
4%
5%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
57%
0.57

Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

(22-23)
29.4%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
39%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is East Elementary School's ranking?
East Elementary School is ranked #938 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?
25-29% 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 East Elementary School?
184 students attend East Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of East Elementary School students are Hispanic, 43% of students are White, 4% 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 East Elementary School?
East Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does East Elementary School offer ?
East Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is East Elementary School part of?

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