The top reported proficiency rate is 73% in English language arts. The lowest is 67% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Lois Lenski Elementary School
Lois Lenski Elementary School is a regular public elementary school in Centennial, serving kindergarten through fifth grade within the Littleton School District No. 6. It sits in the western portion of Centennial, a large suburban city south of Denver that was incorporated from previously unincorporated Arapahoe County. Centennial has no traditional downtown; its commercial activity runs along major roads like East Arapahoe Road and the I-25 corridor, and the built environment is predominantly postwar suburban subdivisions and office parks. Most families in this part of the city drive for daily errands, though a trail system and nearby light rail stations offer some alternative transit options.
The school enrolls several hundred students, a typical size for an elementary school in this grade band. The student body is predominantly white, with smaller shares of students who are Hispanic, two or more races, Asian, Black, and Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander. A modest share of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Data on students with individualized education programs and English learner classification was not available, so a parent who wants to understand the school's special education or language support landscape should ask the school directly.
On state assessments, Lois Lenski students posted results that are well above the median among districts in Arapahoe County, placing it in the top quartile for overall proficiency across tested subjects and grades. In math, more than two-thirds of students scored at proficient or above on the Colorado Measures of Academic Success. In English language arts, nearly three-quarters of students reached that threshold. On the fifth-grade science assessment, about two-thirds of students scored at proficient or above. These are strong achievement levels, and a parent comparing schools in the area will likely see Lois Lenski’s academic profile as a clear strength.
Because the school serves only elementary grades, there is no graduation rate to report, and the school environment data does not include discipline, staffing, or attendance figures. Course access data is not available for an elementary school, as those measures typically apply to secondary settings. A parent interested in class sizes or specialist offerings would need to follow up with the district or school directly.
The housing market in the zip code that includes Lois Lenski reflects a high-cost area by national standards. Home values have seen a modest recent decline, and rents have also eased slightly. Buying a home here carries a significant premium relative to the state median, and the estimated monthly mortgage payment is well above the typical rent. A family moving to this attendance zone should expect a tight housing market with limited affordability.
Centennial’s economic context includes a low unemployment rate nationally and a median household income above the national figure. Major employers in the area include Arrow Electronics, United Launch Alliance, and National CineMedia, and the city is home to the Denver Broncos training facility. The city has seen incremental growth since its incorporation and remains a largely built-out suburban community rather than a fast-growing frontier. Schools in the Littleton district function as neighborhood anchors in this setting.
For a family focused on academic performance, Lois Lenski presents a strong elementary option with consistently high proficiency rates across tested subjects. The school’s uniform composition and low poverty rate are characteristics that some families may find appealing and others may want to examine further to understand the full range of student experiences. The absence of special population data is a gap worth investigating. The broader community is suburban, car-dependent, and expensive, which will shape the practical reality for any family considering this school.
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