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Littleton School District No. 6 in the county of Arapahoe

Colorado · Public School District
21
Schools
12,920
Students
$21,061
Per-Pupil Spend
+47% nat'l
15.3%
Free Lunch Rate
-37pp vs nat'l
91.4%
Graduation Rate
+4.9pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Littleton School District No. 6 in the county of Arapahoe is a public school district in Colorado serving 12,920 students across 21 schools. It includes 12 elementary, 4 middle, 3 high schools, among them 2 charter schools. Its graduation rate of 91.4% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $21,061 is above average for a US public school district. Only 15% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a relatively low-poverty student body. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 51/100.

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All Schools (21)
Middle Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Euclid Middle School06–08726
Goddard Middle School06–08552
John Wesley Powell Middle School06–08526
Newton Middle School06–08791
High Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Arapahoe High School09–121,820
Heritage High School09–121,754
Littleton High School09–121,224
Other Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
The VillagePK–PK185
Village at NorthPK–PK160
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$21,061+47% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
30%
65%
State
30.4%
Local (property tax)
64.6%
Federal
5.0%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (65%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
21
Schools
12,920
Students
15%
Free Lunch
$21K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate91.4%
Opportunity Score51/100
StateColorado →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
91.4% graduation rate — 4.9 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $21,061 per pupil — 47% above the national average of $14,347.
Low economic disadvantage rate
Only 15% of students qualify for free lunch, well below the national rate of 52.2%.
Range of school options
With 21 schools including 2 charter schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Littleton School District No. 6 in the county of Arapahoe?
Littleton School District No. 6 in the county of Arapahoe has 21 public schools, serving a total of 12,920 students.
What is the graduation rate for Littleton School District No. 6 in the county of Arapahoe?
The graduation rate is 91.4%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Littleton School District No. 6 in the county of Arapahoe spend per student?
Littleton School District No. 6 in the county of Arapahoe spends $21,061 per pupil — 47% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Littleton School District No. 6 in the county of Arapahoe?
15% of students in Littleton School District No. 6 in the county of Arapahoe qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Littleton School District No. 6 in the county of Arapahoe?
Yes — 2 of the 21 schools in Littleton School District No. 6 in the county of Arapahoe are charter schools.
What grade levels does Littleton School District No. 6 in the county of Arapahoe serve?
Littleton School District No. 6 in the county of Arapahoe serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Littleton School District No. 6 in the county of Arapahoe?
The median opportunity score across schools in Littleton School District No. 6 in the county of Arapahoe is 51/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.