Powderhorn Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Littleton, Colorado 80127 · Jefferson County School District No. R-1
#345 of 993 elementary schools in Colorado
#21964 of 50,301 nationally
About Powderhorn Elementary School
Powderhorn Elementary School is a public elementary located in Littleton, in the Jefferson County School District No. R-1 school district of Colorado, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 522 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 54.6 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 345th of 993 ranked elementary schools in Colorado. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (34th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 522.
There are 42 schools in Littleton; Powderhorn Elementary School ranks 33rd of 41 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)39%
- Reading proficiency (30%)53%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)25.7%
- Students per teacher (15%)16.3
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Powderhorn Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 522
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 25.7%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 16.3
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 53%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 39%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Powderhorn Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Summit Ridge Middle School
Littleton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
851 students · 284 m away
Dakota Ridge Senior High School
Littleton · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,277 students · 1.3 km away
Mount Carbon Elementary School
Littleton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
367 students · 1.3 km away
Westridge Elementary School
Littleton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
400 students · 1.8 km away
Chatfield High School
Littleton · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,808 students · 1.8 km away
Montessori Peaks Charter Academy
Littleton · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
444 students · 2.2 km away
Ute Meadows Elementary School
Littleton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
374 students · 2.3 km away
Kendallvue Elementary School
Morrison · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
370 students · 3.3 km away
Deer Creek Middle School
Littleton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
541 students · 3.3 km away
Governor's Ranch Elementary School
Littleton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
458 students · 3.6 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Colorado with a comparable Enrollment.
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523 students
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521 students
Buffalo Ridge Elementary School
Castle Rock · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
524 students
Ellicott Elementary School
Ellicott · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
520 students
Jordahl Elementary School
Fountain · Public elementary · Grades K–5
524 students
Fall River Elementary School
Longmont · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
520 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Powderhorn Elementary School a good school?
Powderhorn Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 54.6 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #345 of 993 in Colorado. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Powderhorn Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Powderhorn Elementary School ranks #345 of 993 elementary schools in Colorado and #21964 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Powderhorn Elementary School?
Powderhorn Elementary School had 522 students in 2025.
Is Powderhorn Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Powderhorn Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Powderhorn Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Powderhorn Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.