Serving 260 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mortensen Elementary School ranks in the top 50% 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 40-44% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 260 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Mortensen Elementary School serves the eastern part of its district in Littleton, CO, encompassing an area of approximately 0.9 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge located about 1.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mortensen Elementary School's student population of 260 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
260 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Dream, Believe, Make it Happen!
School Rankings
Mortensen Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mortensen Elementary School is 0.50, 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
#639 out of 1748 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2007–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
22%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
White
67%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.2%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. 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 Mortensen Elementary School's ranking?
Mortensen Elementary School is ranked #639 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Mortensen Elementary School often compared to?
Mortensen Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Coronado Elementary School, Normandy Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Mortensen Elementary School?
260 students attend Mortensen Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Mortensen Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mortensen Elementary School?
Mortensen Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Mortensen Elementary School offer ?
Mortensen Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mortensen Elementary School part of?
Mortensen Elementary School is part of Jefferson County School District No. R-1.
In what neighborhood is Mortensen Elementary School located?
Mortensen Elementary School is located in the Dakota Station neighborhood of Littleton, CO.
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