Runyon Elementary School
Runyon Elementary School serves 487 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Runyon Elementary School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 35%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 44%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Runyon Elementary School places 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 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
School Overview
Runyon Elementary School's student population of 487 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 487 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 26 teachers |
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School Comparison
Runyon Elementary School is ranked within the top 10% of all 1,768 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Runyon Elementary School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CO) |
Overall Testing Rank | #169 out of 1768 schools (Top 10%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 53% | 35% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70% | 44% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 2% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 10% | 34% |
| Black | 1% | 5% |
| White | 85% | 53% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.27 | 0.60 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 5% | 34% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Littleton School District No. 6 In The County Of Arapahoe School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CO Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Runyon Elementary School is Heritage High School (0.3 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Euclid Middle School (0.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Littleton Heritage High School Math: 60% | Reading: 63%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: 9-12 | 1,711 student10
0.3 miles
1401 West Geddes Avenue
Littleton, CO 80120
(303) 347-7600 0.3 9-12 1,711 - Littleton Euclid Middle School Math: 47% | Reading: 63%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 6-8 | 762 students10
0.8 miles
777 West Euclid Avenue
Littleton, CO 80120
(303) 347-7800 0.8 6-8 762 - Littleton Hopkins Elementary School Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-5 | 347 students10
0.9 miles
7171 South Pennsylvania Street
Littleton, CO 80122
(303) 347-4550 0.9 PK-5 347 - Littleton Littleton Academy Charter School
Math: 66% | Reading: 77%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: K-8 | 466 students10
0.9 miles
1200 West Mineral Avenue
Littleton, CO 80120
(303) 798-5252 0.9 K-8 466 - Littleton Moody Elementary School Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 377 students10
1.2 miles
6390 South Windermere Street
Littleton, CO 80120
(303) 347-4600 1.2 PK-5 377
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