Serving 303 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mortensen Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 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: 303 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mortensen Elementary School's student population of 303 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
303 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mortensen Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mortensen 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
#639 out of 1779 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
20%
35%
Black
1%
5%
White
72%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mortensen Elementary School's ranking?
Mortensen Elementary School is ranked #639 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Mortensen Elementary School often compared to?
Mortensen Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Coronado Elementary School, Normandy Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Mortensen Elementary School?
303 students attend Mortensen Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Mortensen Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mortensen Elementary School?
Mortensen Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Mortensen Elementary School offer ?
Mortensen Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Mortensen Elementary School part of?
Mortensen Elementary School is part of Jefferson County School District No. R-1.
In what neighborhood is Mortensen Elementary School located?
Mortensen Elementary School is located in the Dakota Station neighborhood of Littleton, CO.
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