Mortensen Elementary School vs Shaffer Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Colorado, United States, 523 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mortensen Elementary School
Littleton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
260 students
Shaffer Elementary School
Littleton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
497 students
| Measure | Mortensen Elementary School Littleton, Colorado | Shaffer Elementary School Littleton, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #438 of 993 | #103 of 993 |
| National rank | #26378 of 50,301 | #9008 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 260 | 497 |
| Enrollment | 260 | 497 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.9% | 13.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 17.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 60% |
| city | Littleton | Littleton |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Shaffer Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.4 vs 48.2).
- •Shaffer Elementary School does better on math proficiency (60% vs 32%).
- •Shaffer Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 47%).
- •Shaffer Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.7% vs 36.9%).
- •Mortensen Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 17.8).
- •Shaffer Elementary School is the larger school with 497 students compared with 260.
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 Mortensen Elementary School better than Shaffer Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Shaffer Elementary School ranks higher (73.4 vs 48.2 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 Mortensen Elementary School and Shaffer Elementary School?
About 523 m in a straight line, between Littleton and Littleton in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mortensen Elementary School: 260. Shaffer Elementary School: 497. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mortensen Elementary School and Shaffer Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Mortensen Elementary School is 438th of 993 and Shaffer Elementary School is 103rd of 993 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).