Powderhorn Elementary School

Public K-5

 12109 West Coal Mine Avenue
       Littleton, CO  80127-4851


(303) 982-0074

District: Jefferson County School District No. R-1

SchoolDigger Rank:
439th of 935 Colorado Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,737 Help


Students who attend Powderhorn Elementary School usually attend:

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

Student/teacher ratio:  15.7 Help
Number of students:  443

Racial breakdown:

White:
71.6%
Hispanic:
19.4%
Two or more races:
3.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  23.7% Help


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Compare Details Powderhorn Elementary School ranks better than 53% of elementary schools in Colorado. It also ranks 59th among 99 ranked elementary schools in the Jefferson County School District No. R-1. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 49.6. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (71.6%), Hispanic (19.4%), two or more races (3.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 23.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Powderhorn Elementary School is 15.7, which is the 52nd best among 99 elementary schools in the Jefferson County School District No. R-1. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Powderhorn Elementary School is $13,737. 53 elementary schools in the Jefferson County School District No. R-1 spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Powderhorn Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Powderhorn Elementary School 439th of 935 Colorado public elementary schools. (See Powderhorn 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 115 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Powderhorn Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Powderhorn Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 77.23 176th 808 78.2%
2005 72.51 239th 823 71.0%
2006 71.90 237th 829 71.4%
2007 68.50 279th 852 67.3%
2008 78.00 161st 849 81.0%
2009 77.96 177th 872 79.7%
2010 79.79 169th 925 81.7%
2011 81.58 144th 935 84.6%
2012 80.36 151st 935 83.9%
2013 82.73 135th 954 85.8%
2014 85.80 102nd 962 89.4%
2015 79.60 167th 938 82.2%
2016 62.75 304th 914 66.7%
2017 72.85 226th 929 75.7%
2018 56.31 354th 917 61.4%
2019 61.62 348th 965 63.9%
2021 48.99 388th 710 45.4%
2022 66.08 289th 921 68.6%
2023 49.60 439th 933 52.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Powderhorn Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.08 166th 308 46.1%
2019 60.69 104th 332 68.7%
2023 50.91 117th 265 55.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Powderhorn Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.21 368th 690 46.7%
2019 50.22 347th 758 54.2%
2021 29.64 295th 351 16.0%
2022 63.85 202nd 595 66.1%
2023 54.70 274th 642 57.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Powderhorn Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.27 282nd 693 59.3%
2019 61.67 253rd 764 66.9%
2021 46.05 236th 352 33.0%
2022 51.18 282nd 594 52.5%
2023 27.41 462nd 649 28.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Powderhorn Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 72.94 49th 270 81.9%
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Rank History for White students at Powderhorn Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.62 219th 337 35.0%
2019 36.44 385th 596 35.4%
2021 34.02 224th 288 22.2%
2022 46.11 263rd 454 42.1%
2023 26.68 419th 525 20.2%
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Data source: test scores: Colorado Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Powderhorn Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1995 652 5 37 33 3 n/a n/a 0 730
1996 652 5 37 33 3 n/a n/a 0 730
1997 723 7 36 43 2 n/a n/a 0 811
1998 720 8 33 56 3 n/a n/a 0 820
1999 703 6 32 54 3 n/a n/a 0 798
2000 685 8 29 59 3 n/a n/a 0 784
2001 678 6 26 51 4 n/a n/a 0 765
2002 622 8 23 47 3 n/a n/a 0 703
2003 622 8 23 47 3 n/a n/a 0 703
2004 571 9 24 57 1 n/a n/a 0 662
2005 575 15 22 66 2 n/a n/a 0 680
2006 572 7 21 69 4 n/a n/a 0 673
2007 538 15 18 72 6 n/a n/a 0 649
2008 533 17 14 66 6 n/a n/a 0 636
2009 538 13 22 68 6 n/a n/a 0 647
2010 544 13 32 66 8 n/a n/a 0 663
2011 487 3 20 91 3 3 31 0 638
2012 490 3 18 101 2 2 26 0 642
2013 518 3 20 109 3 1 25 0 679
2014 496 3 23 103 1 1 27 0 654
2015 492 4 15 109 1 1 27 0 649
2016 476 3 17 114 0 1 25 0 636
2017 488 4 21 119 0 1 21 0 654
2018 462 6 17 117 0 2 23 0 627
2019 469 3 18 109 1 0 24 0 624
2020 398 6 15 100 2 0 20 0 541
2021 360 7 15 87 3 0 21 0 493
2022 334 8 13 74 3 0 16 0 448
2023 317 10 14 86 0 0 16 0 443

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

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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 Powderhorn Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 730 29.2 25.0 1
1996 730 29.2 25.0 1
1997 811 32.6 24.9 1.2
1998 820 35.7 23.0 2.1
1999 798 38.1 20.9 0.8
2000 784 37.3 21.0 3.6
2001 765 41.8 18.3 2.6
2002 703 37.5 18.7 5.3
2003 703 37.5 18.7 5.3
2004 662 33.8 19.6 7.4
2005 680 32.5 20.9 10
2006 673 32.8 20.5 10.5
2007 649 33.5 19.4 10.9
2008 636 34.3 18.5 10.1
2009 647 33.2 19.5 10.4
2010 663 32.0 20.7 17.3
2011 638 34.5 18.4 15.7
2012 642 32.6 19.6 17.4
2013 679 32.8 20.6 20.8
2014 654 33.1 19.7 19.4
2015 649 31.0 20.9 16.9
2016 636 34.0 18.7 14
2017 654 32.6 20.0 18.5
2018 627 30.9 20.2 20.1
2019 624 31.9 19.5 18.3
2020 541 29.1 18.5 20.9
2021 493 28.7 17.1 20.5
2022 448 26.8 16.7 22.5
2023 443 28.2 15.7 23.7

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 Powderhorn Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 730 29.2 25.0 1
1996 730 29.2 25.0 1
1997 811 32.6 24.9 1.2
1998 820 35.7 23.0 2.1
1999 798 38.1 20.9 0.8
2000 784 37.3 21.0 3.6
2001 765 41.8 18.3 2.6
2002 703 37.5 18.7 5.3
2003 703 37.5 18.7 5.3
2004 662 33.8 19.6 7.4
2005 680 32.5 20.9 10
2006 673 32.8 20.5 10.5
2007 649 33.5 19.4 10.9
2008 636 34.3 18.5 10.1
2009 647 33.2 19.5 10.4
2010 663 32.0 20.7 17.3
2011 638 34.5 18.4 15.7
2012 642 32.6 19.6 17.4
2013 679 32.8 20.6 20.8
2014 654 33.1 19.7 19.4
2015 649 31.0 20.9 16.9
2016 636 34.0 18.7 14
2017 654 32.6 20.0 18.5
2018 627 30.9 20.2 20.1
2019 624 31.9 19.5 18.3
2020 541 29.1 18.5 20.9
2021 493 28.7 17.1 20.5
2022 448 26.8 16.7 22.5
2023 443 28.2 15.7 23.7

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 Powderhorn Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $10,831
2020 $11,383
2021 $11,957
2022 $13,737

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Powderhorn Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 348th of 965 Elementary schoolsRanks 439th of 933 Elementary schools
 11%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Powderhorn Elementary School)62.145.8
 16.3%
   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 (Powderhorn Elementary School)56.844.4
 12.4%
   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 (Powderhorn Elementary School)49.554.7
 5.2%
   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 (Powderhorn Elementary School)28.628.4
 0.2%
   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 (Powderhorn Elementary School)48.126.2
 21.9%
   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 (Powderhorn Elementary School)53.344.1
 9.2%
   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 (Powderhorn Elementary School)38.731.8
 6.9%
   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 (Powderhorn Elementary School)53.148.7
 4.4%
   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 (Powderhorn Elementary School)39.134.5
 4.6%
   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 Students624443
 29%
African American310
 233.3%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian1814
 22.2%
Hispanic10986
 21.1%
Pacific Islander00
White469317
 32.4%
Two or More Races2416
 33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients18.3%23.7%
 5.4%


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Powderhorn Elementary School ranks 439th of 935 Colorado elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 443 students attended Powderhorn Elementary School.

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

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

Students at Powderhorn Elementary School are 72% White, 19% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 3% Asian, 2% African American.


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