Serving 341 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Leawood 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 50-54% (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 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 341 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Leawood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Leawood Elementary School's student population of 341 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
341 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Leawood 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 Leawood Elementary School is 0.44, 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
#342 out of 1779 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
16%
36%
Black
1%
5%
White
73%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
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 Leawood Elementary School's ranking?
Leawood Elementary School is ranked #342 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Leawood Elementary School often compared to?
Leawood Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Grant Ranch Ece-8 School, Wilder Elementary School, Blue Heron Elementary School by visitors of our site.
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 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Leawood Elementary School?
341 students attend Leawood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Leawood Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Leawood Elementary School?
Leawood Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Leawood Elementary School offer ?
Leawood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Leawood Elementary School part of?
Leawood Elementary School is part of Jefferson County School District No. R-1.
In what neighborhood is Leawood Elementary School located?
Leawood Elementary School is located in the Leawood neighborhood of Littleton, CO.
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