Powderhorn Elementary School

Jefferson County School District No. R-1

12109 WEST COAL MINE AVENUE
LITTLETON, CO 80127

522 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Powderhorn Elementary School, located in Littleton, Colorado, is part of the Jefferson County Public School district (Jeffco Public Schools). Serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is known for its focus on cultivating a supportive and inclusive community environment. It prioritizes academic excellence while emphasizing the social-emotional development of its students, aiming to foster both intellectual growth and strong character.

The school is characterized by its commitment to engaging families and the local community, often hosting events that encourage parental involvement. With a curriculum aligned with state standards, Powderhorn emphasizes foundational skills in literacy and mathematics, complemented by a variety of enrichment programs. Its location in a suburban neighborhood provides a stable and safe setting for students to learn, supported by a staff dedicated to providing personalized attention and maintaining high educational expectations.

522

Total Students

32.5

Full-Time Teachers

16.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

25.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Powderhorn Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	368
Hispanic	113
Black	5
Asian	12
Two or More	21
American Indian	3

White
368 (70.5%)
Hispanic
113 (21.6%)
Two or More
21 (4.0%)
Asian
12 (2.3%)
Black
5 (1.0%)
American Indian
3 (0.6%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Jefferson County School District No. R-1
Phone:	(303)982-0074
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	522
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	115
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	19

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 20

Kindergarten 70

Grade 1 93

Grade 2 84

Grade 3 83

Grade 4 85

Grade 5 87