Serving 406 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Arrowwood 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 55-59% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 406 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Arrowwood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Arrowwood Elementary School's student population of 406 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
406 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Arrowwood Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Arrowwood Elementary School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#155 out of 1779 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
7%
3%
Hispanic
22%
35%
Black
2%
5%
White
61%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Arrowwood Elementary School's ranking?
Arrowwood Elementary School is ranked #155 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Arrowwood Elementary School often compared to?
Arrowwood Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Copper Mesa Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Arrowwood Elementary School?
406 students attend Arrowwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Arrowwood Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Arrowwood Elementary School?
Arrowwood Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Arrowwood Elementary School offer ?
Arrowwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Arrowwood Elementary School part of?
Arrowwood Elementary School is part of Douglas County School District No. Re 1.
In what neighborhood is Arrowwood Elementary School located?
Arrowwood Elementary School is located in the Southridge neighborhood of Littleton, CO. There are 4 other public schools located in Southridge.
School Reviews
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