The top reported proficiency rate is 53% in English language arts. The lowest is 47% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Leawood Elementary School
Leawood Elementary School is a regular public school in the Jefferson County R‑1 district, serving children from pre‑kindergarten through sixth grade. It sits in the Denver suburb of Littleton, a well‑established community that functions as the seat of Arapahoe County and offers a walkable historic downtown, light‑rail connections, and a mix of residential neighborhoods and commercial corridors. Because the school caps at sixth grade, there is no graduation rate to report, and the high‑school offerings that families might look for apply to later grade levels.
State testing results from Colorado’s CMAS assessments, covering reading, math, and science, give a snapshot of where the school’s students stand. In both math and English language arts, about half of tested students met the state’s proficiency bar, with English language arts a touch ahead of math. Science, which is only administered in fifth grade, showed a similar pattern. These are solid, middle‑of‑the‑road results for a K‑6 school in the metro area. Parents looking for a school where a majority of students are hitting grade‑level benchmarks will find that Leawood falls in that range, though not at the top end. Participation in testing was near universal, so the data reflects nearly all eligible students.
The student body is drawn from the surrounding neighborhood and reflects a predominantly white composition, with a notable Hispanic population and smaller shares of Asian, multiracial, and Black students. A substantial share of families qualify for free or reduced‑price lunch, which typically signals that the school serves a mix of income levels. Information on students with disabilities and English learners was not available in the current data, so families with children who receive those services may want to ask the school directly about support structures. The school appears to be a regular neighborhood elementary, not a charter or magnet, though the district does offer choice options beyond the attendance zone.
Housing in the area commands prices above the national median, and rents are high, which is typical for a close‑in Denver suburb with good access to jobs and transit. The school’s zip‑code area saw a slight softening in home values in the past year, but the overall market remains expensive. For families considering a move, Leawood’s location in southwest Littleton places it near the South Platte River corridor and trails, with a range of community amenities within a short drive.
The district context matters here. Jefferson County R‑1, one of Colorado’s largest, has been through a turbulent period. Voters approved a major bond measure for facility and technology upgrades in late 2024, the first such bond in years, which means Leawood could see capital improvements. The district also adopted a new elementary literacy curriculum aligned with the science of reading, now in its second year. More significantly, a 2023 plan to close a number of schools due to declining enrollment was reversed after community opposition, and a consolidation committee is still studying options. In the same 2024 election, three school board members were recalled and replaced, a direct response to transparency concerns around consolidation. These governance shifts mean that Leawood’s long‑term enrollment boundaries and resource allocation remain subject to district‑level decisions that are still being worked out. Families who value stability may want to follow these developments closely.
Leawood Elementary is a straightforward neighborhood school with decent test performance, a mixed‑income population, and a suburban setting. It fits a family looking for a conventional elementary experience in a strong metro‑area community, with the caveat that the district is in a period of change. For those whose priority is a school where half or more of students meet state standards, a manageable size, and access to Littleton’s amenities, this is a reasonable match.
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