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Governor's Ranch Elementary School

5354 South Field Street
Littleton, CO 80123
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 421 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Governor's Ranch Elementary School ranks in the top 50% 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 40-44% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 421 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • : Top 50% in CO
  • : 40-44% (Top 30%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

School Overview

Governor's Ranch Elementary School's student population of 421 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
421 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Year Founded
1987
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
Campus Size
3
School Motto
Home of the Raccoons

School Rankings

Governor's Ranch Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Governor's Ranch Elementary School is 0.41, 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.
This School
State Level (CO)
#639 out of 1748 schools
(Top 50%)
40-44%
33%
45-49%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
15%
36%
Black
1%
5%
White
75%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.41
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Governor's Ranch Elementary School's ranking?
Governor's Ranch Elementary School is ranked #639 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Governor's Ranch Elementary School often compared to?
Governor's Ranch Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Leawood Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Governor's Ranch Elementary School?
421 students attend Governor's Ranch Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Governor's Ranch Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Governor's Ranch Elementary School?
Governor's Ranch Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Governor's Ranch Elementary School offer ?
Governor's Ranch Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Governor's Ranch Elementary School part of?
Governor's Ranch Elementary School is part of Jefferson County School District No. R-1.
In what neighborhood is Governor's Ranch Elementary School located?
Governor's Ranch Elementary School is located in the Governors Ranch neighborhood of Littleton, CO.

School Reviews

5   2/27/2023
Such a happy place. Great community of people inside and outside of this school. The principal is awesome, the staff is awesome, and the environment and experience are awesome. My kids LOVE going to school! We love GRE!
- Posted by Parent - Annie

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 421 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 40-44% (Top 30%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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