Powderhorn Elementary School

Powderhorn Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade K-5
12109 W Coal Mine Ave,  Littleton, CO
Jefferson County School District No. R-1
4.3
559 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Math Proficiency
44%
Reading Proficiency
54%

Niche Grade

B+
Academics
A
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
54%
Math Proficiency
44%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
36
Full Time Teachers
36
Teachers in First or Second Year
11.5%

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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GreatSchools Rating Details

Test Scores

Math
27.3%
State Average
25%
Science
48.1%
State Average
30.7%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Student Diversity

Male
53.7%
Female
46.3%
White
71.6%
Hispanic
19.4%
Two or more races
3.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
3.2%
Black
2.3%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
4.3 24 Reviews
2.0 parent
6/9/2025
We spent several years at this school and had 2 of our children attend. We absolutely loved the teachers but the principal allows bullying with zero consequences. Our children felt unsafe at recess and had no emotional support.
5.0 parent
5/15/2022
Amazing school and community. Great teachers and the kids have respect for the staff, fellow students, and community. They are enthusiastic about learning and the school facilitates this excitement!
5.0 parent
9/28/2020
Nothing but positive remarks and feelings from our family
5.0 parent
4/21/2020
Great school! All the teachers and administrators are amazing! My daughter is happy there.

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Powderhorn Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-5 in Littleton, CO and is served by the Jefferson County School District No. R-1 in Colorado. The school has a total enrollment of 559 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 44% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 54% are proficient in reading. Powderhorn Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $628,787. Discover additional schools in the area, like Warren Tech South, Dakota Ridge Senior High School, Chatfield High School, and more. Learn more about what Littleton has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Powderhorn Elementary School.

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