Serving 509 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Lois Lenski Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 509 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 64% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Lois Lenski Elementary School serves the eastern part of Littleton, CO, encompassing an attendance area of approximately 2.5 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of about 1.1 miles from the school to the edge of the zone.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lois Lenski Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Lois Lenski Elementary School's student population of 509 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
509 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
At Lenski, we provide an inclusive environment to ensure academic and personal growth for all.
School Rankings
Lois Lenski Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lois Lenski Elementary School is 0.36, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#93 out of 1748 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
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
10%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
79%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11.6%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lois Lenski Elementary School's ranking?
Lois Lenski Elementary School is ranked #93 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Lois Lenski Elementary School often compared to?
Lois Lenski Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sandburg Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Lois Lenski Elementary School?
509 students attend Lois Lenski Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Lois Lenski Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 8% 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 Lois Lenski Elementary School?
Lois Lenski Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Lois Lenski Elementary School offer ?
Lois Lenski Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lois Lenski Elementary School part of?
Lois Lenski Elementary School is part of Littleton School District No. 6 In The County Of Arapahoe.
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