Mount Carbon Elementary School

Summary:

Mount Carbon Elementary School is a public elementary school in Littleton, Colorado, serving 393 students in grades PK-5. It is part of the Jefferson County School District No. R-1, which is ranked 35 out of 116 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Mount Carbon has a higher percentage of White students (71.25%) compared to nearby schools, which range from 68.61% to 86.57% White students. It also has a higher percentage of Hispanic students (21.12%) than the surrounding area. The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, from a high of 51st out of 917 Colorado elementary schools in 2017-2018 to a low of 323rd out of 943 in 2023-2024, placing it in the middle to upper range compared to other Colorado elementary schools. Mount Carbon's students perform relatively well in 3rd grade English Language Arts and Math, but struggle more in 5th grade Science compared to the district and state averages.

Interestingly, Mount Carbon has a relatively low percentage of free and reduced lunch recipients, ranging from 20.85% to 24.17% over the past three years, compared to some of the nearby schools like Powderhorn Elementary School and Governor's Ranch Elementary School, which have higher rates. This suggests that the school serves a more affluent population, which could be a factor in its academic performance.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 12776 West Cross Avenue
       Littleton, CO  80127-5216


(303) 982-7900

District: Jefferson County School District No. R-1

SchoolDigger Rank:
323rd of 943 Colorado Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,660 Help


Students who attend Mount Carbon Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Summit Ridge Middle School
High:    Dakota Ridge Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  18.1 Help
Number of students:  393

Racial breakdown:

White:
71.2%
Hispanic:
21.1%
Asian:
3.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  24.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Mount Carbon Elementary School ranks better than 65.7% of elementary schools in Colorado. It also ranks 42nd among 85 ranked elementary schools in the Jefferson County School District No. R-1. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 64.01. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Mount Carbon Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Jefferson County School District No. R-1.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mount Carbon Elementary School is $14,660. 62 elementary schools in the Jefferson County School District No. R-1 spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Mount Carbon Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Mount Carbon Elementary School 323rd of 943 Colorado public elementary schools. (See Mount Carbon Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Jefferson County School District No. R-1:

SchoolDigger ranks Jefferson County School District No. R-1 35th of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Mount Carbon Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Mount Carbon Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 78.95 156th 808 80.7%
2005 75.60 203rd 823 75.3%
2006 76.07 171st 829 79.4%
2007 72.50 232nd 852 72.8%
2008 76.74 180th 849 78.8%
2009 67.75 294th 872 66.3%
2010 74.58 218th 925 76.4%
2011 77.21 198th 935 78.8%
2012 77.70 188th 935 79.9%
2013 84.42 120th 954 87.4%
2014 89.45 62nd 962 93.6%
2015 84.07 126th 938 86.6%
2016 81.78 134th 914 85.3%
2017 91.56 57th 929 93.9%
2018 92.81 51st 917 94.4%
2019 89.65 80th 965 91.7%
2021 63.41 279th 710 60.7%
2022 73.57 225th 921 75.6%
2023 65.32 293rd 933 68.6%
2024 64.01 323rd 943 65.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Mount Carbon Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 51.29 162nd 365 55.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Mount Carbon Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.57 44th 690 93.6%
2019 85.35 80th 758 89.4%
2021 53.30 202nd 351 42.5%
2022 73.18 132nd 595 77.8%
2023 58.48 247th 642 61.5%
2024 59.83 253rd 684 63.0%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Mount Carbon Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.10 56th 84 33.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Mount Carbon Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.04 61st 693 91.2%
2019 85.26 79th 764 89.7%
2021 50.59 212th 352 39.8%
2022 57.51 239th 594 59.8%
2023 52.61 296th 649 54.4%
2024 47.03 350th 683 48.8%
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Rank History for White students at Mount Carbon Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 91.07 20th 337 94.1%
2019 76.87 101st 596 83.1%
2022 52.28 219th 454 51.8%
2023 39.10 331st 525 37.0%
2024 43.70 315th 539 41.6%
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Data source: test scores: Colorado Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Colorado Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Friday, April 19, 2013

Open Quote Mount Carbon is a Wonderul school for all grade levels. Although smaller that most in the surrounding area...that is actually a good thing. Starting at the "roots" the Kindergarten teachers are so EXCEPTIONAL. They teach kindness and tolerance along with friendship and guidance. They are totally invested in each students learning. Mr. Arnold and Mrs. Stevens strive to make each "little learner's" learning experience fun and productive but still challenging and pushing them to the next level.

The principle is an energetic, friendly part of the school day who is available to parents if needed through her "Principal Chat" events. Mt. Carbon had a very active PTA that plans fun activities that are enjoyed by parents and kids of all grade levels. The Watch Dog program is in place and they have a volunteer father/grandfather/uncle daily to assist the adminstrators in keeping the grounds safe for the kids. They celebrate the kids chior accomplishments and have a wonderful turn out for the science fair.

They invite optional after shchool Programs to visit. "J.C. Jackman" and local Tae-Kwon Do studios have delivered fun interactive after school activities and experiences throughout the school year to all kids who would like to participate. The School spirit, pride and Children's safety is obvous when you walk through the door. I feel lucky to have this wonderful school as our home school. GO MINERS! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Mount Carbon Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1997 449 2 9 40 2 n/a n/a 0 502
1998 527 2 15 48 2 n/a n/a 0 594
1999 526 1 18 42 2 n/a n/a 0 589
2000 514 3 13 36 2 n/a n/a 0 568
2001 524 5 13 49 2 n/a n/a 0 593
2002 444 11 14 46 6 n/a n/a 0 521
2003 444 11 14 46 6 n/a n/a 0 521
2004 406 9 11 50 3 n/a n/a 0 479
2005 385 12 12 49 10 n/a n/a 0 468
2006 373 8 15 38 3 n/a n/a 0 437
2007 366 6 17 46 1 n/a n/a 0 436
2008 327 6 13 51 0 n/a n/a 0 397
2009 328 6 9 50 1 n/a n/a 0 394
2010 332 6 13 50 1 n/a n/a 0 402
2011 322 2 6 56 2 2 23 0 413
2012 308 1 3 51 2 0 25 0 390
2013 385 6 10 72 0 0 20 0 493
2014 378 7 9 66 0 1 24 0 485
2015 356 4 12 72 0 0 23 0 467
2016 353 3 13 77 0 1 24 0 471
2017 359 5 17 91 0 1 24 0 497
2018 351 6 9 97 1 1 26 0 491
2019 331 5 7 97 0 1 27 0 468
2020 308 7 13 93 1 2 19 0 443
2021 264 5 11 81 0 2 17 0 380
2022 286 2 10 84 0 1 15 0 398
2023 280 4 13 83 0 0 13 0 393

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Mount Carbon Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1997 502 21.8 23.0 0.4
1998 594 26.0 22.8 0.8
1999 589 0.0 0.0 1
2000 568 25.0 22.7 2.5
2001 593 27.3 21.7 1.5
2002 521 28.1 18.5 6.5
2003 521 28.1 18.5 6.5
2004 479 26.8 17.9 7.1
2005 468 24.1 19.4 7.7
2006 437 22.4 19.5 9.2
2007 436 22.0 19.8 11.9
2008 397 22.7 17.5 14.1
2009 394 21.7 18.2 10.7
2010 402 23.5 17.1 11.7
2011 413 23.4 17.5 13.3
2012 390 21.8 17.8 13.6
2013 493 19.8 24.8 14.6
2014 485 16.1 29.9 11.1
2015 467 17.0 27.4 12.8
2016 471 18.0 26.1 14.2
2017 497 19.0 26.1 19.3
2018 491 19.7 24.9 21.4
2019 468 20.5 22.8 18.6
2020 443 19.6 22.5 21.2
2021 380 20.8 18.2 21.8
2022 398 21.7 18.3 20.9
2023 393 21.6 18.1 24.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Mount Carbon Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1997 502 21.8 23.0 0.4
1998 594 26.0 22.8 0.8
1999 589 0.0 0.0 1
2000 568 25.0 22.7 2.5
2001 593 27.3 21.7 1.5
2002 521 28.1 18.5 6.5
2003 521 28.1 18.5 6.5
2004 479 26.8 17.9 7.1
2005 468 24.1 19.4 7.7
2006 437 22.4 19.5 9.2
2007 436 22.0 19.8 11.9
2008 397 22.7 17.5 14.1
2009 394 21.7 18.2 10.7
2010 402 23.5 17.1 11.7
2011 413 23.4 17.5 13.3
2012 390 21.8 17.8 13.6
2013 493 19.8 24.8 14.6
2014 485 16.1 29.9 11.1
2015 467 17.0 27.4 12.8
2016 471 18.0 26.1 14.2
2017 497 19.0 26.1 19.3
2018 491 19.7 24.9 21.4
2019 468 20.5 22.8 18.6
2020 443 19.6 22.5 21.2
2021 380 20.8 18.2 21.8
2022 398 21.7 18.3 20.9
2023 393 21.6 18.1 24.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Mount Carbon Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $10,368
2020 $11,382
2021 $12,397
2022 $13,580
2023 $14,660

Data source: Colorado Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Mount Carbon Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 80th of 965 Elementary schoolsRanks 293rd of 933 Elementary schools
 23.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mount Carbon Elementary School)70.266.7
 3.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson County School District No. R-1)46.348.2
 1.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)41.339.9
 1.4%
3rd Grade Math (Mount Carbon Elementary School)6650
 16%
   3rd Grade Math (Jefferson County School District No. R-1)45.748.1
 2.4%
   3rd Grade Math (Colorado)4140.4
 0.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Mount Carbon Elementary School)71.754.5
 17.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson County School District No. R-1)5653.5
 2.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)4843.8
 4.2%
4th Grade Math (Mount Carbon Elementary School)48.144.8
 3.3%
   4th Grade Math (Jefferson County School District No. R-1)38.539.9
 1.4%
   4th Grade Math (Colorado)33.632.7
 0.9%
5th Grade Science (Mount Carbon Elementary School)59.234.6
 24.6%
   5th Grade Science (Jefferson County School District No. R-1)41.641.6
   5th Grade Science (Colorado)35.933.9
 2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Mount Carbon Elementary School)75.551.9
 23.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson County School District No. R-1)53.655.6
 2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)48.447.8
 0.6%
5th Grade Math (Mount Carbon Elementary School)55.134.6
 20.5%
   5th Grade Math (Jefferson County School District No. R-1)39.441.7
 2.3%
   5th Grade Math (Colorado)35.736.5
 0.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Mount Carbon Elementary School)73.957.4
 16.5%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Jefferson County School District No. R-1)51.750.8
 0.9%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado)45.843.7
 2.1%
All Grades Math (Mount Carbon Elementary School)5843.2
 14.8%
   All Grades Math (Jefferson County School District No. R-1)39.838.7
 1.1%
   All Grades Math (Colorado)34.732.9
 1.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students468393
 16%
African American54
 20%
American Indian00
Asian713
 85.7%
Hispanic9783
 14.4%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White331280
 15.4%
Two or More Races2713
 51.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients18.6%24.2%
 5.6%


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Mount Carbon Elementary School ranks 323rd of 943 Colorado elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 393 students attended Mount Carbon Elementary School.

Students who attend Mount Carbon Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Summit Ridge Middle School
High : Dakota Ridge Senior High School

Students at Mount Carbon Elementary School are 71% White, 21% Hispanic, 3% Asian, 3% Two or more races, 1% African American.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Colorado Department of Education.

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