Runyon Elementary School

Littleton School District No. 6 in the county of Arapahoe

7455 SOUTH ELATI STREET
LITTLETON, CO 80120

423 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Runyon Elementary School, located at 7455 South Elati Street in Littleton, Colorado, is a public school serving students in the Littleton Public Schools district. The school is known for fostering a supportive community atmosphere that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. By focusing on individualized instruction and a comprehensive curriculum, Runyon aims to prepare its young learners for success in middle school and beyond.

The school is well-regarded for its dedicated staff and active parent community, which frequently collaborates to enhance the educational experience through various enrichment programs and events. Runyon Elementary provides a welcoming environment that encourages inclusivity and lifelong learning. Situated in a quiet residential area of Littleton, the school benefits from a stable neighborhood setting, making it a focal point for local families seeking a strong foundational education for their children.

423

Total Students

25.6

Full-Time Teachers

16.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

20.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Runyon Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	349
Hispanic	43
Black	8
Asian	6
Two or More	16
American Indian	1

White
349 (82.5%)
Hispanic
43 (10.2%)
Two or More
16 (3.8%)
Black
8 (1.9%)
Asian
6 (1.4%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

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:	Littleton School District No. 6 in the county of Arapahoe
Phone:	(303)347-4650
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	423
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	79
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* 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

Kindergarten 65

Grade 1 62

Grade 2 71

Grade 3 70

Grade 4 76

Grade 5 79