Serving 360 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Cougar Run Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (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 16:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 360 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cougar Run 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
Cougar Run Elementary School's student population of 360 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
360 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Cougar Run Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cougar Run Elementary School is 0.47, 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
#193 out of 1779 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
3%
Hispanic
16%
36%
Black
1%
5%
White
71%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cougar Run Elementary School's ranking?
Cougar Run Elementary School is ranked #193 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% 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 Cougar Run Elementary School?
360 students attend Cougar Run Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Cougar Run Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cougar Run Elementary School?
Cougar Run Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Cougar Run Elementary School offer ?
Cougar Run Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Cougar Run Elementary School part of?
Cougar Run Elementary School is part of Douglas County School District No. Re 1.
In what neighborhood is Cougar Run Elementary School located?
Cougar Run Elementary School is located in the Northridge neighborhood of Littleton, CO. There are 2 other public schools located in Northridge.
School Calendar
View the Cougar Run Elementary School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
Spring Break
March 17, 2025 (Monday)
Last Day of School ALL Students
May 23, 2025 (Friday)
DCSD Fall Break
October 13, 2025 (Monday)
Thanksgiving Break
November 24, 2025 (Monday)
School Reviews
5 3/7/2011
I have 3 kids attending this school. I believe it has a quality staff and excellent principal. I visit many of the schools in the district as well as other districts as part of my line of work and Cougar Run is one of the top elementary schools I have seen.
2 5/18/2009
My kids have been going to this school for 3 yrs. There have been several instances where my kids have been bullied and nothing has been resolved, my son in 3rd grade has a teacher that has no control over the classroom and is constantly getting items stolen including his snack and it's just passed along as if there is nothing to be done about it. I have asked it he could switch teachers and I was informed that he could not. It seems this school has alot of issues and thankfully they will not be attending next year. My kids have complained that they hate this school, and that's pretty sad.
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