Field Elementary School

5402 South Sherman Way
Littleton, CO 80121
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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4/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 280 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Field 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 is 20-24% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 280 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 75%
  • : Bottom 50% in CO
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : Field Elementary School serves the northeast part of Littleton, CO, covering an attendance area of approximately 2.6 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 2.4 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

School Overview

Field Elementary School's student population of 280 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
280 students

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

Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers

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

School Calendar

School Rankings

Field Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Field Elementary School is 0.55, 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.
This School
State Level (CO)
#1180 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)

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

20-24%
33%

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

25-29%
45%

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

Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1

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

American Indian
1%
1%

Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Asian
1%
3%

Showing 2013–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
62%
37%

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

Black
5%
5%

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

White
25%
49%

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

Two or more races
6%
5%

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

All Ethnic Groups
75%
0.55

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

(22-23)
32.1%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
39%

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

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%

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

School Statewide Testing

Sports

Colors
Blue and Yellow
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Field Elementary School's ranking?
Field Elementary School is ranked #1180 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Field Elementary School often compared to?
Field Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ford Elementary School, Greenwood Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Field Elementary School?
280 students attend Field Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Field Elementary School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Field Elementary School?
Field Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Field Elementary School offer ?
Field Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Field Elementary School part of?

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 280 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 75%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : Field Elementary School serves the northeast part of Littleton, CO, covering an attendance area of approximately 2.6 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 2.4 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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