Serving 515 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Stone Mountain Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (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 16% 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: 515 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 80% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 79% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Stone Mountain 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
Stone Mountain Elementary School's student population of 515 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
515 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Stone Mountain Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Stone Mountain Elementary School is 0.29, 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
#24 out of 1779 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
6%
35%
Black
n/a
5%
White
84%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Stone Mountain Elementary School's ranking?
Stone Mountain Elementary School is ranked #24 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Stone Mountain Elementary School?
515 students attend Stone Mountain Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Stone Mountain Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Stone Mountain Elementary School?
Stone Mountain Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Stone Mountain Elementary School offer ?
Stone Mountain Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Stone Mountain Elementary School part of?
Stone Mountain Elementary School is part of Douglas County School District No. Re 1.
In what neighborhood is Stone Mountain Elementary School located?
Stone Mountain Elementary School is located in the Westridge neighborhood of Littleton, CO. There are 9 other public schools located in Westridge.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Thanksgiving Break
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
Spring Break
March 17, 2025 (Monday)
Last Day of School
May 23, 2025 (Friday)
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