MORTENSEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
MORTENSEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public elementary school that is part of the Jefferson County School District No. R-1 school district, located in LITTLETON, CO with about 396 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 23 teachers, MORTENSEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
MORTENSEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school located in Littleton, Colorado, serving students within the Jefferson County Public School District. Situated in a suburban residential area, the school is known for fostering a close-knit community environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. The school typically serves children from kindergarten through fifth grade, striving to provide a foundational education that prepares them for the transition to middle school.
The educational approach at Mortensen centers on creating an inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to engage in critical thinking, collaborative learning, and creative problem-solving. Like many schools in the Littleton area, Mortensen benefits from strong parent involvement and a commitment to utilizing modern instructional strategies. Through its focus on a well-rounded curriculum, the school aims to support the diverse needs of its student body while maintaining a positive and supportive campus culture.
For more information, contact MORTENSEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (303) 982-0022 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
LITTLETON, CO 80128-7523
(303) 982-0022
MORTENSEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in LITTLETON, CO with about 396 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Colorado
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Jefferson County School District No. R-1
- Total Students:
- 396
- Teachers:
- 23.2
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 396 students
- White
- 69.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 18.9%
- Two or more races
- 6.3%
- Asian
- 3.0%
- Black or African American
- 1.5%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Female
- 49.0%
- Male
- 51.0%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.