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Sandburg Elementary School vs. Lois Lenski Elementary School

Should you attend Sandburg Elementary School or Lois Lenski Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Sandburg Elementary School
6900 South Elizabeth Street
Littleton, CO 80122
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Lois Lenski Elementary School
6350 South Fairfax Way
Littleton, CO 80121
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)

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

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 499 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Sandburg 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 63% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (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 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 503 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 18:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
499 students
503 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Sandburg Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Lois Lenski Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Sandburg Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Lois Lenski Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
28 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Sandburg Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Lois Lenski Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Sandburg Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Littleton School District No. 6 In The County Of Arapahoe and the state of Colorado, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Lois Lenski Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Littleton School District No. 6 In The County Of Arapahoe and the state of Colorado, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#120 out of 1748 schools in CO
(Top 10%)
#93 out of 1748 schools in CO
(Top 10%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Sandburg Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Lois Lenski Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
63%
(Top 10% in CO)
64%
(Top 10% in CO)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sandburg Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Littleton School District No. 6 In The County Of Arapahoe and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lois Lenski Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Littleton School District No. 6 In The County Of Arapahoe and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
69%
(Top 20% in CO)(21-22 School Year Data)
70-74%
(Top 10% in CO)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sandburg Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Littleton School District No. 6 In The County Of Arapahoe and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lois Lenski Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Littleton School District No. 6 In The County Of Arapahoe and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Sandburg Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Lois Lenski Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
88
73
Grade 1 Students
84
86
Grade 2 Students
84
87
Grade 3 Students
88
90
Grade 4 Students
81
86
Grade 5 Students
74
81

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Sandburg Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Littleton School District No. 6 In The County Of Arapahoe and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Lois Lenski Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Littleton School District No. 6 In The County Of Arapahoe and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2002-03 school year.
% Asian
1%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Sandburg Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Littleton School District No. 6 In The County Of Arapahoe and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Lois Lenski Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Littleton School District No. 6 In The County Of Arapahoe and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
12%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Sandburg Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Littleton School District No. 6 In The County Of Arapahoe and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Lois Lenski Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Littleton School District No. 6 In The County Of Arapahoe and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
n/a
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Sandburg Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Littleton School District No. 6 In The County Of Arapahoe and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Lois Lenski Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Littleton School District No. 6 In The County Of Arapahoe and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
81%
78%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Sandburg Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Littleton School District No. 6 In The County Of Arapahoe and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Lois Lenski Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Littleton School District No. 6 In The County Of Arapahoe and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Sandburg Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Littleton School District No. 6 In The County Of Arapahoe and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Lois Lenski Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Littleton School District No. 6 In The County Of Arapahoe and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.33
0.38
This chart showcases the diversity score of Sandburg Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Littleton School District No. 6 In The County Of Arapahoe and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Lois Lenski Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Littleton School District No. 6 In The County Of Arapahoe and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
10%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Sandburg Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Littleton School District No. 6 In The County Of Arapahoe and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Lois Lenski Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Littleton School District No. 6 In The County Of Arapahoe and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Sandburg Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Littleton School District No. 6 In The County Of Arapahoe and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Lois Lenski Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Littleton School District No. 6 In The County Of Arapahoe and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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