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Runyon Elementary School

Summary:

Runyon Elementary School is a public K-5 school in Littleton, Colorado, part of the highly-ranked Littleton School District No. 6. With 467 students, Runyon consistently outperforms the district and state in academic achievement, ranking among the top 20% of Colorado elementary schools.

Runyon's students excel on standardized tests, with 65.7% proficient or better in English Language Arts and 58.5% in Math, compared to 60.1% and 52.6% for the Littleton district, and 44.1% and 34.2% statewide. The school's 4-star rating and #138 ranking out of 943 Colorado elementary schools further demonstrate its academic strength. Runyon also shows strong performance across student subgroups, with its female and white students ranking in the top quarter of the state. However, the school's predominantly white student population (over 85%) raises questions about equity and representation.

While Runyon outperforms nearby Little Raven, Gudy Gaskill, and Sandburg elementary schools in the Littleton district, it lags behind some high-achieving schools in the neighboring Douglas County School District, such as Northridge and Ben Franklin Academy. Runyon's relatively low student-teacher ratio and low rates of free/reduced-price lunch students (4.67%-8.14%) may contribute to its academic success.


Detail:

Public K-5

 7455 South Elati Street
       Littleton, CO  80120-4106

(303) 347-4650

District: Littleton School District No. 6

SchoolDigger Rank:
138th of 943 Colorado Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,086 Help


Students who attend Runyon Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Euclid Middle School
High:    Heritage High School

Student/teacher ratio:  18.4 Help
Number of students:  467

Racial breakdown:

White:
85.2%
Hispanic:
7.5%
Two or more races:
3.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  8.1% Help


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Compare Details Runyon Elementary School ranks better than 85.4% of elementary schools in Colorado. It also ranks 5th among 12 ranked elementary schools in the Littleton School District No. 6. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 83.25. (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.
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Compare Details Runyon Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Littleton School District No. 6.  (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Runyon Elementary School is $16,086, which is the 6th highest among 12 elementary schools in the Littleton School District No. 6.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Runyon Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Runyon Elementary School 138th of 943 Colorado public elementary schools. (See Runyon Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Littleton School District No. 6:

SchoolDigger ranks Littleton School District No. 6 9th of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Runyon Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Runyon Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 77.73 172nd 808 78.7%
2005 74.92 212th 823 74.2%
2006 80.28 128th 829 84.6%
2007 79.28 143rd 852 83.2%
2008 69.01 262nd 849 69.1%
2009 84.80 102nd 872 88.3%
2010 81.00 152nd 925 83.6%
2011 87.60 80th 935 91.4%
2012 82.70 128th 935 86.3%
2013 87.65 83rd 954 91.3%
2014 85.84 100th 962 89.6%
2015 84.96 117th 938 87.5%
2016 93.71 38th 914 95.8%
2017 94.05 38th 929 95.9%
2018 85.62 109th 917 88.1%
2019 79.81 169th 965 82.5%
2021 90.67 60th 710 91.5%
2022 80.83 158th 921 82.8%
2023 84.36 124th 933 86.7%
2024 83.25 138th 943 85.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Runyon Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.76 140th 690 79.7%
2019 72.93 176th 758 76.8%
2021 85.09 52nd 351 85.2%
2022 73.12 133rd 595 77.6%
2023 82.55 88th 642 86.3%
2024 80.49 108th 684 84.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Runyon Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.11 94th 693 86.4%
2019 75.73 153rd 764 80.0%
2021 82.55 63rd 352 82.1%
2022 73.16 149th 594 74.9%
2023 68.63 185th 649 71.5%
2024 73.79 160th 683 76.6%
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Rank History for White students at Runyon Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 70.10 147th 596 75.3%
2022 76.58 87th 454 80.8%
2023 72.12 124th 525 76.4%
2024 66.79 165th 539 69.4%
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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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Enrollment information for Runyon Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 405 2 12 6 3 n/a n/a 0 428
1989 431 0 9 3 0 n/a n/a 0 443
1990 444 1 10 4 1 n/a n/a 0 460
1991 433 0 14 6 5 n/a n/a 0 458
1992 448 0 12 7 3 n/a n/a 0 470
1993 459 0 13 9 1 n/a n/a 0 482
1994 489 2 10 8 2 n/a n/a 0 511
1995 456 6 14 9 1 n/a n/a 0 486
1996 456 6 14 9 1 n/a n/a 0 486
1997 425 4 14 10 3 n/a n/a 0 456
1998 430 5 12 14 7 n/a n/a 0 468
1999 425 5 11 10 5 n/a n/a 0 456
2000 415 3 10 15 4 n/a n/a 0 447
2001 399 3 16 13 4 n/a n/a 0 435
2002 347 4 8 23 3 n/a n/a 0 385
2003 347 4 8 23 3 n/a n/a 0 385
2004 360 8 11 20 3 n/a n/a 0 402
2005 346 4 13 34 4 n/a n/a 0 401
2006 346 2 11 35 1 n/a n/a 0 395
2007 329 5 14 31 1 n/a n/a 0 380
2008 349 5 16 34 0 n/a n/a 0 404
2009 338 7 12 30 0 n/a n/a 0 387
2010 401 3 13 35 0 n/a n/a 0 452
2011 366 3 10 46 1 0 17 0 443
2012 363 3 16 45 2 0 14 0 443
2013 369 4 16 55 2 0 15 0 461
2014 389 6 17 52 0 0 11 0 475
2015 392 5 17 45 0 0 12 0 471
2016 381 3 16 51 1 0 8 0 460
2017 403 3 11 49 0 0 3 0 469
2018 415 6 9 50 0 0 7 0 487
2019 420 5 6 42 1 0 9 0 483
2020 391 6 6 49 1 0 8 0 461
2021 383 6 6 46 2 0 8 0 451
2022 388 7 7 30 3 0 15 0 450
2023 398 8 8 35 3 0 15 0 467

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 Runyon Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 428 23.0 18.6 n/a
1989 443 22.5 19.6 0.5
1990 460 23.0 20.0 1.1
1991 458 22.0 20.8 1.1
1992 470 21.6 21.7 2.3
1993 482 22.3 21.6 1.9
1994 511 27.4 18.6 2.7
1995 486 24.5 19.8 4.1
1996 486 24.5 19.8 4.1
1997 456 22.4 20.4 3.5
1998 468 23.9 19.6 3
1999 456 23.6 19.3 3.7
2000 447 25.3 17.7 3.8
2001 435 24.8 17.5 2.8
2002 385 25.3 15.2 5.5
2003 385 25.3 15.2 5.5
2004 402 25.1 16.0 5.7
2005 401 25.2 15.9 6.5
2006 395 20.2 19.6 7.3
2007 380 22.5 16.9 11.8
2008 404 21.9 18.4 11.9
2009 387 22.4 17.3 11.1
2010 452 24.0 18.8 12.6
2011 443 23.0 19.2 11.7
2012 443 23.5 18.8 13.1
2013 461 23.5 19.6 10.4
2014 475 23.9 19.7 10.9
2015 471 25.0 18.8 10.2
2016 460 24.0 19.1 8.7
2017 469 24.8 18.9 8.1
2018 487 25.6 19.0 8.2
2019 483 25.6 18.8 6.8
2020 461 26.5 17.3 5.4
2021 451 25.7 17.5 7.5
2022 450 25.7 17.5 4.7
2023 467 25.3 18.4 8.1

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 Runyon Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 428 23.0 18.6 n/a
1989 443 22.5 19.6 0.5
1990 460 23.0 20.0 1.1
1991 458 22.0 20.8 1.1
1992 470 21.6 21.7 2.3
1993 482 22.3 21.6 1.9
1994 511 27.4 18.6 2.7
1995 486 24.5 19.8 4.1
1996 486 24.5 19.8 4.1
1997 456 22.4 20.4 3.5
1998 468 23.9 19.6 3
1999 456 23.6 19.3 3.7
2000 447 25.3 17.7 3.8
2001 435 24.8 17.5 2.8
2002 385 25.3 15.2 5.5
2003 385 25.3 15.2 5.5
2004 402 25.1 16.0 5.7
2005 401 25.2 15.9 6.5
2006 395 20.2 19.6 7.3
2007 380 22.5 16.9 11.8
2008 404 21.9 18.4 11.9
2009 387 22.4 17.3 11.1
2010 452 24.0 18.8 12.6
2011 443 23.0 19.2 11.7
2012 443 23.5 18.8 13.1
2013 461 23.5 19.6 10.4
2014 475 23.9 19.7 10.9
2015 471 25.0 18.8 10.2
2016 460 24.0 19.1 8.7
2017 469 24.8 18.9 8.1
2018 487 25.6 19.0 8.2
2019 483 25.6 18.8 6.8
2020 461 26.5 17.3 5.4
2021 451 25.7 17.5 7.5
2022 450 25.7 17.5 4.7
2023 467 25.3 18.4 8.1

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Runyon Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $11,826
2020 $12,547
2021 $12,548
2022 $13,652
2023 $16,086

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Runyon Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 169th of 965 Elementary schoolsRanks 124th of 933 Elementary schools
 4.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Runyon Elementary School)52.458.1
 5.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Littleton School District No. 6)56.449.9
 6.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)41.339.9
 1.4%
3rd Grade Math (Runyon Elementary School)48.854.1
 5.3%
   3rd Grade Math (Littleton School District No. 6)5554.8
 0.2%
   3rd Grade Math (Colorado)4140.4
 0.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Runyon Elementary School)76.181.4
 5.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Littleton School District No. 6)6659.7
 6.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)4843.8
 4.2%
4th Grade Math (Runyon Elementary School)45.754.2
 8.5%
   4th Grade Math (Littleton School District No. 6)45.141.3
 3.8%
   4th Grade Math (Colorado)33.632.7
 0.9%
5th Grade Science (Runyon Elementary School)57.750
 7.7%
   5th Grade Science (Littleton School District No. 6)55.544.4
 11.1%
   5th Grade Science (Colorado)35.933.9
 2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Runyon Elementary School)71.873.5
 1.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Littleton School District No. 6)66.461.5
 4.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)48.447.8
 0.6%
5th Grade Math (Runyon Elementary School)51.355.6
 4.3%
   5th Grade Math (Littleton School District No. 6)52.850.2
 2.6%
   5th Grade Math (Colorado)35.736.5
 0.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Runyon Elementary School)66.170.8
 4.7%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Littleton School District No. 6)64.159.9
 4.2%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado)45.843.7
 2.1%
All Grades Math (Runyon Elementary School)48.754.6
 5.9%
   All Grades Math (Littleton School District No. 6)52.551.2
 1.3%
   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 Students483467
 3.3%
African American58
 60%
American Indian13
 200%
Asian68
 33.3%
Hispanic4235
 16.7%
Pacific Islander00
White420398
 5.2%
Two or More Races915
 66.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients6.8%8.1%
 1.3%

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In the 2022-23 school year, 467 students attended Runyon Elementary School.

Students who attend Runyon Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Euclid Middle School
High : Heritage High School

Students at Runyon Elementary School are 85% White, 7% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% African American, 2% Asian.

Runyon Elementary School ranks 138th of 943 Colorado elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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