Colorow Elementary School

6317 South Estes Street
Littleton, CO 80123
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 194 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Colorow Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% 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-5
  • Enrollment: 194 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • : Bottom 50% in CO
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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Attribute

School Overview

Colorow Elementary School's student population of 194 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
194 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
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School Rankings

Colorow Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Colorow Elementary School is 0.45, 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.
This School
State Level (CO)
#1046 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Colorow Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-24%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Colorow Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35-39%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Colorow Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
16:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Colorow Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
2%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Colorow Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
n/a
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Colorow Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
Hispanic
18%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Colorow Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Colorow Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
72%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Colorow Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Colorow Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Colorow Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Colorado.
0.45
This chart displays the diversity score of Colorow Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Colorow Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Colorow Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Colorow Elementary School's ranking?
Colorow Elementary School is ranked #1046 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Colorow Elementary School often compared to?
Colorow Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like West Woods Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Colorow Elementary School?
194 students attend Colorow Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Colorow Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Colorow Elementary School?
Colorow Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Colorow Elementary School offer ?
Colorow Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Colorow Elementary School part of?
Colorow Elementary School is part of Jefferson County School District No. R-1.
In what neighborhood is Colorow Elementary School located?
Colorow Elementary School is located in the Kipling Hills neighborhood of Littleton, CO. There are 1 other public schools located in Kipling Hills.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 194 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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