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Coronado Elementary School vs. Mortensen Elementary School

Should you attend Coronado Elementary School or Mortensen Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Coronado Elementary School
7922 South Carr
Littleton, CO 80128
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Mortensen Elementary School
8006 South Iris
Littleton, CO 80128
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Overview
Serving 389 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Coronado Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 287 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mortensen 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 14:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
389 students
287 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Coronado Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Mortensen Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
59% | 41%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Coronado Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Mortensen Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
20 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Coronado Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Mortensen Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Coronado Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Jefferson County School District No. R-1 and the state of Colorado, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Mortensen Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Jefferson County School District No. R-1 and the state of Colorado, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#471 out of 1748 schools in CO
(Top 30%)
#639 out of 1748 schools in CO
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Coronado Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Mortensen Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
39%
(Top 50% in CO)
40-44%
(Top 30% in CO)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Coronado Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Jefferson County School District No. R-1 and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mortensen Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Jefferson County School District No. R-1 and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
59%
(Top 30% in CO)(21-22 School Year Data)
45-49%
(Top 50% in CO)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Coronado Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Jefferson County School District No. R-1 and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mortensen Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Jefferson County School District No. R-1 and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Coronado Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Mortensen Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
30
27
Kindergarten Students
47
30
Grade 1 Students
51
38
Grade 2 Students
61
57
Grade 3 Students
65
27
Grade 4 Students
69
52
Grade 5 Students
66
56

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Coronado Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Jefferson County School District No. R-1 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2010-11 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Mortensen Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Jefferson County School District No. R-1 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Asian
2%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Coronado Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Jefferson County School District No. R-1 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Mortensen Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Jefferson County School District No. R-1 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
14%
21%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Coronado Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Jefferson County School District No. R-1 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Mortensen Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Jefferson County School District No. R-1 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Coronado Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Jefferson County School District No. R-1 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Mortensen Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Jefferson County School District No. R-1 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
79%
69%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Coronado Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Jefferson County School District No. R-1 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Mortensen Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Jefferson County School District No. R-1 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
4%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Coronado Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Jefferson County School District No. R-1 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Mortensen Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Jefferson County School District No. R-1 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.36
0.48
This chart showcases the diversity score of Coronado Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Jefferson County School District No. R-1 and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Mortensen Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Jefferson County School District No. R-1 and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
35%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Coronado Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Jefferson County School District No. R-1 and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Mortensen Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Jefferson County School District No. R-1 and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Coronado Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Jefferson County School District No. R-1 and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Mortensen Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Jefferson County School District No. R-1 and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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