Littleton Prep Charter School

Littleton School District No. 6 in the county of Arapahoe

(303)734-1995

Charter School 498 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Littleton Preparatory Charter School, located in Littleton, Colorado, is a tuition-free public charter school that serves students from kindergarten through eighth grade. The school is known for its commitment to a "Core Knowledge" curriculum, which emphasizes a structured, content-rich academic program designed to provide students with a broad base of cultural and historical knowledge. By focusing on fundamental skills in reading, writing, and mathematics alongside a robust arts and sciences program, the school aims to ensure that students develop both academic proficiency and strong character.

Beyond its academic focus, Littleton Prep fosters a close-knit community environment characterized by high expectations and active parent involvement. The school maintains a traditional educational philosophy, prioritizing disciplined study habits and academic rigor in a safe, supportive setting. As a charter institution, it operates with autonomy while remaining accountable to public school standards, offering local families a distinct educational alternative that seeks to prepare students thoroughly for the challenges of high school and beyond.

498

Total Students

36.4

Full-Time Teachers

13.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

27.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Littleton Prep Charter School
Demographic	Student Count
White	334
Hispanic	111
Black	1
Asian	20
Two or More	31
Pacific Islander	1

White
334 (67.1%)
Hispanic
111 (22.3%)
Two or More
31 (6.2%)
Asian
20 (4.0%)
Black
1 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Littleton School District No. 6 in the county of Arapahoe
Phone:	(303)734-1995
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	498
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	128
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

Pre-Kindergarten 31

Kindergarten 51

Grade 1 53

Grade 2 53

Grade 3 54

Grade 4 50

Grade 5 55

Grade 6 55

Grade 7 55

Grade 8 41