Littleton Academy vs Runyon Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Colorado, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Littleton Academy
Littleton ยท Charter elementary ยท Grades Kโ8
455 students
Runyon Elementary School
Littleton ยท Public elementary ยท Grades Kโ5
423 students
| Measure | Littleton Academy Littleton, Colorado | Runyon Elementary School Littleton, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #6 of 993 | #213 of 993 |
| National rank | #2210 of 50,301 | #15072 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades Kโ8 | Grades Kโ5 |
| Students | 455 | 423 |
| Enrollment | 455 | 423 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 10.8% | 20.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 16.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 78% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 64% | 47% |
| city | Littleton | Littleton |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | โ | โ |
The verdict
- โขLittleton Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.5 vs 64.6).
- โขLittleton Academy does better on math proficiency (64% vs 47%).
- โขLittleton Academy does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 65%).
- โขLittleton Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10.8% vs 20.3%).
- โขLittleton Academy does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 16.9).
- โขLittleton Academy is the larger school with 455 students compared with 423.
- โขLittleton Academy is a charter school while Runyon Elementary School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Littleton Academy better than Runyon Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Littleton Academy ranks higher (85.5 vs 64.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Littleton Academy and Runyon Elementary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Littleton and Littleton in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Littleton Academy: 455. Runyon Elementary School: 423. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Littleton Academy and Runyon Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Littleton Academy is 6th of 993 and Runyon Elementary School is 213th of 993 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).