Powderhorn Elementary School

Elementary No virtual instruction LITTLETON, CO Grades PK–05 Suburb: Large Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO SchoolScore™ C (63.8)
  • 522 Students
  • 32.5 Teachers (FTE)
  • 16.1:1 Student:Teacher
  • PK–05 Grade Range
  • Open Status
  • (303)982-0074 Phone
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Powderhorn Elementary School
LITTLETON, CO 80127
Elementary No virtual instruction Grades PK–05 SchoolScore™ C (63.8)
522
Students
32.5
Teachers
16.1:1
Student:Teacher
(303)982-0074
Phone

Powderhorn Elementary School is a public school administered by the Jefferson County School District No. R-1 district in LITTLETON, COLORADO, providing education at the Elementary level for students in grades PK–05.

Key statistics: 522 students enrolled; a 16.1:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Suburb: Large by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs Colorado Elementary School Average
Enrollment
522.0
State avg: 394.0
▲ 32% better
Student:Teacher Ratio
16.08:1
State avg: 15.3:1
▲ 5% worse
Free Lunch %
25.7%
State avg: 48.3%
▼ 47% better
School Details
School Name
Powderhorn Elementary School
NCESSCH ID
080480001006
State School ID
CO-1420-7128
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
12109 WEST COAL MINE AVENUE
City
LITTLETON
State
Colorado
ZIP Code
80127
County
Jefferson County
Metro Area
Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
Suburb: Large
Cong. District
0807
State Leg. Upper
08020
State Leg. Lower
08028
Latitude
39.6034
Longitude
-105.1346
Grades Offered
Pre-K Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
👥
522
Total Students
👩‍🏫
32.5
Teachers FTE
📐
16.1:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
32.5
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)32.5
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 134 25.7%
Not Applicable 0 0%
District Info
District Name
Jefferson County School District No. R-1
LEAID
0804800
State LEA ID
CO-1420
Phone
(303)982-6500
Website
http://www.jeffcopublicschools.org/
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
GOLDEN
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$1,231,746K
Federal Revenue
$85,182K
State Revenue
$482,200K
Local Revenue
$664,364K
Total Expenditure
$1,285,742K
Instruction Exp.
$589,177K
Support Services
$451,180K
Other Current Exp.
$50,593K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of Powderhorn Elementary School

1
Summit Ridge Middle School
LITTLETON · Middle
0.2 mi
2
Dakota Ridge Senior High School
LITTLETON · High
0.8 mi
3
Mount Carbon Elementary School
LITTLETON · Elementary
0.8 mi
4
Westridge Elementary School
LITTLETON · Elementary
1.1 mi
5
Chatfield High School
LITTLETON · High
1.1 mi
6
Montessori Peaks Charter Academy
LITTLETON · Elementary
1.4 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Powderhorn Elementary School, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Powderhorn Elementary School?
522 students are enrolled at Powderhorn Elementary School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Powderhorn Elementary School have?
Powderhorn Elementary School has 32.5 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.1:1.
What grades does Powderhorn Elementary School serve?
Powderhorn Elementary School serves grades PK through 05.
Is Powderhorn Elementary School a charter school?
Powderhorn Elementary School is not a charter school.
What metro area is Powderhorn Elementary School located in?
Powderhorn Elementary School is located in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metropolitan area.
What school district does Powderhorn Elementary School belong to?
Powderhorn Elementary School is part of the Jefferson County School District No. R-1 school district.
How much does Jefferson County School District No. R-1 spend per student?
The Jefferson County School District No. R-1 district spends approximately $2,463,107,280 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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