Serving 367 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mount Carbon Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 60-64% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to 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: 367 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Mount Carbon Elementary School serves the eastern part of Littleton, CO, covering an area of approximately 1.2 square miles, with most students living within a 5-10 minute drive and an average distance of 0.6 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone. The furthest point in the zone is about 1 mile away from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mount Carbon Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Mount Carbon Elementary School's student population of 367 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
367 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Rankings
Mount Carbon Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mount Carbon 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
#378 out of 1748 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
23%
37%
Black
1%
5%
White
67%
49%
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)9.5%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mount Carbon Elementary School's ranking?
Mount Carbon Elementary School is ranked #378 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Mount Carbon Elementary School often compared to?
Mount Carbon Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Powderhorn Elementary School, Westridge Elementary School, Kendallvue 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 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Mount Carbon Elementary School?
367 students attend Mount Carbon Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Mount Carbon Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mount Carbon Elementary School?
Mount Carbon Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Mount Carbon Elementary School offer ?
Mount Carbon Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mount Carbon Elementary School part of?
Mount Carbon Elementary School is part of Jefferson County School District No. R-1.
In what neighborhood is Mount Carbon Elementary School located?
Mount Carbon Elementary School is located in the Westgold Meadows neighborhood of Littleton, CO.
School Calendar
View the Mount Carbon Elementary School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
No School - Fall Break
October 12, 2026 (Monday)
No School - Thanksgiving Break
November 23, 2026 (Monday)
No School - Spring Break
March 22, 2027 (Monday)
Last Day of School-12:05p Release
May 27, 2027 (Thursday)
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