Powderhorn Elementary School
Tel:
(303)982-0074
- Powderhorn Elementary School serves 654 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 47% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 57% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47%.
School Overview
- Powderhorn Elementary School's student population of 654 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 654 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 33 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Powderhorn Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 20:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Powderhorn Elementary School is 0.40, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.40. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CO) |
| Overall School Rank | #567 out of 1,704 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 47% | 33% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 57% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 20:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 3% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 19% | 34% |
| Black | n/a | 5% |
| White | 75% | 53% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.40 | 0.40 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 11% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Jefferson County No. R-1 School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CO Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Powderhorn Elementary School is Dakota Ridge Senior High School (0.8 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Summit Ridge Middle School (0.1 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Mount Carbon Elementary School (0.9 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Littleton Summit Ridge Middle School Grades: 7-8 | 725 students
0.1 miles
11809 West Coal Mine Road
Littleton, CO 80127
(303)982-9013 0.1 7-8 725 - Littleton Dakota Ridge Senior High School Grades: 9-12 | 1527 students
0.8 miles
13399 West Coal Mine Avenue
Littleton, CO 80127
(303)982-1970 0.8 9-12 1527 - Littleton Mount Carbon Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 497 students
0.9 miles
12776 West Cross Avenue
Littleton, CO 80127
(303)982-7900 0.9 PK-6 497 - Littleton Chatfield High School Grades: 9-12 | 1737 students
1.1 miles
7227 South Simms Street
Littleton, CO 80127
(303)982-3670 1.1 9-12 1737 - Littleton Westridge Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 515 students
1.1 miles
10785 West Alamo Place
Littleton, CO 80127
(303)982-3975 1.1 PK-6 515
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