Ford Elementary School

7300 South Clermont Drive
Littleton, CO 80122
9/
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Top 20%
Serving 684 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Ford 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 47% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 684 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • : Top 20% in CO
  • : 47% (Top 30%)
  • : 60% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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Attribute

School Overview

Ford Elementary School's student population of 684 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
684 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers

School Rankings

Ford Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ford Elementary School is 0.35, 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)
#338 out of 1779 schools
(Top 20%)
47%
32%
60%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
10%
36%
Black
1%
5%
White
80%
50%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.35
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ford Elementary School's ranking?
Ford Elementary School is ranked #338 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Ford Elementary School often compared to?
Ford Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Field Elementary School, Greenwood Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Ford Elementary School?
684 students attend Ford Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Ford Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ford Elementary School?
Ford Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Ford Elementary School offer ?
Ford Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Ford Elementary School part of?

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 684 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 47% (Top 30%)
  • : 60% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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