Serving 427 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Runyon Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 427 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 55% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
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Runyon Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
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Runyon Elementary School's student population of 427 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
427 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Year Founded
2000
School Calendar
Runyon Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Runyon Elementary School is 0.30, 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
#172 out of 1748 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
9%
36%
Black
2%
5%
White
83%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is Runyon Elementary School's ranking?
Runyon Elementary School is ranked #172 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Runyon Elementary School often compared to?
Runyon Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Littleton Academy, Little Raven Elementary School, Wilder Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Runyon Elementary School?
427 students attend Runyon Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Runyon Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Runyon Elementary School?
Runyon Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Runyon Elementary School offer ?
Runyon Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Runyon Elementary School part of?
Runyon Elementary School is part of Littleton School District No. 6 In The County Of Arapahoe.
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