Serving 684 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Ford Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 684 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 45% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ford Elementary School's student population of 684 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
684 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
School Rankings
Ford Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ford Elementary School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#395 out of 1748 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
10%
36%
Black
1%
5%
White
80%
50%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ford Elementary School's ranking?
Ford Elementary School is ranked #395 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Ford Elementary School often compared to?
Ford Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Field Elementary School, Greenwood Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Ford Elementary School?
684 students attend Ford Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Ford Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ford Elementary School?
Ford Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Ford Elementary School offer ?
Ford Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Ford Elementary School part of?
Ford Elementary School is part of Littleton School District No. 6 In The County Of Arapahoe.
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