Littleton Elementary School

1252 South Avondale Boulevard

School District

Littleton Elementary District
Grade

PK, K-8
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:14
Type

public

School Map for Littleton Elementary District

GreatSchools Rating

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on September 20, 2022

My kindergartner learned so much at this school. He’s an African American and I was afraid there wouldn’t be diversity here but he feels welcomed. The classrooms are overcrowded for sure (25 students in his class) but they have an assistant teacher as well. I wish there were smaller classes but that seems to be a problem everywhere in AZ’s public schools.
Submitted by parent on February 27, 2019

We have been actively searching to move so my children no longer have to go to this school. If you raise your children o be kind this is not the school for them. Kindness doesn’t exist here and if it does they will kill it as fast as they can. Communication with parents is non existent and if your child is physically assaulted please do yourself a favor and call the cops. The school will not do anything. I know this school has a lot of hard working families, most have both parents working. I know suspension would be hard on those working parents but maybe if the consequences were actually consequences these kids would think twice before putting hands on another student.
Submitted by teacher on April 05, 2018

I had a bad Experience working at the school. Principal does not support his teachers And if you ask him a question it's an inconvenience. Principal expect teachers to know everything and don't want to teach teachers the basics expectations.
Submitted by other on June 21, 2016

It seems the 2nd grade staff have little desire to make a difference & are just wanting to get through the days/weeks. Administration doesn't do anything about the fact that each of our children have had a miserable 2nd grade experience.We pulled our girls out of Littleton before it was too late. They had been in the "top of their class" at Littleton, and were at the bottom 5% at the new school. Good thing that Imagine Avondale have qualified teachers who actually want to make a difference... They pulled the girls up to straight "A's," "Student of the Month," etc.
Submitted by parent on February 01, 2015

My family has escaped the Littleton district but every so often I check up on Great Schools to see how districts in the area are doing. Please take my for word for it and DO NOT put your children in this district. Yes, real estate is cheaper in the area and let me assure you, you get what you pay for! I was told my child was beyond help and couldn't learn by the psychologist at Littleton (this was after his teacher told me he was doing well, then changed her mind a day later and agreed with the psychologist). They suggested my autistic son be placed in Life Skills at age 4! His therapist and developmental pediatrician were appalled and disagreed completely. As I mentioned, we have since moved and my son is flourishing and learning new skills every single day in a positive environment now. Getting out of that horrible district was one of the best decisions we have ever made for our family. The teachers and staff at Littleton are lazy bottom feeders. Please do not sell your kids short by placing them in this school or district.
Submitted by parent on January 29, 2015

Looks like the AIMS scores went down compared to the previous year. You can see all the score on this website and look at the grade level or the grade your child is in. Please go talk to your teacher if the scores have fallen. From what I can see, it looks pretty bad.
Submitted by parent on January 07, 2015

My daughter is now a senior at an accelerated school. She went to Littleton from grade 4-8. The teachers she had where great teachers, they encouraged her to excel, and she was accepted into University High.
Submitted by other on July 31, 2014

Increased school year making it easier for children to return to school after summer break as well as helping households that have two working parents.
Submitted by other on June 16, 2014

I have been attended this school since I was in kindergarten. I just promoted June 12 I am now a freshman. My years in Littleton were amazing !!! Everybody was just so happy about everything. The teachers wow they are so much fun and each and everyone of them has their own way of teaching . Littleton sports not that great :/ ! But Hey ! We had a ton of fun playing sports This school is just simply amazing trust me your child will love it !!!
Submitted by parent on June 02, 2014

This school is a great school.I think your just a bitter over weight woman who"s husband cheats with a hot teacher from Littleton lol.
Submitted by parent on April 20, 2014

Where is zero star? Not a good school at all... please take your children somewhere else if you care about their future.
Submitted by parent on December 05, 2013

We're considering homeschooling our children if we cannot get them into another district on a variance or sell our house and move to another district. Yes, that's correct- we are willing to move just to avoid sending our children to this awful district. The teachers are apathetic, the curriculum is lacking and the geniuses (note the sarcasm) in administration extended the school year thinking that would actually improve things somehow. The school year starts in JULY. It's ridiculous. Why not take a look at better districts in the valley (such as Peoria or Kyrene or one of the many others which are WAY ahead of Littleton) and model changes after those obviously successful programs?! I also suspect that one of the positive reviews here was written by teacher at Littleton. A neighbor who's had more experience with this teacher thought the same. It's sad that the teachers and administration have to stoop so low to try to save the school's reputation. Get off GreatSchools.org and try to be BETTER at your jobs!
Submitted by teacher on October 28, 2013

In reviewing AIMS scores from 2012 to 2013, students grew in 8 out of 12 areas in 3rd - 8th grade reading and math. The average scores are below state averages, but have steadily caught up the last 5 years. Our kids are making excellent progress and we are so proud of them!
Submitted by parent on January 07, 2013

My child has attended this school since second grade, upon entering the 6th grade this year we had the option to move him to another school in the district and he wanted to stay here! I truly believe this is due in part because of the new administration and how awesome they are! The PTA is also rocking it this year, from a fun fall festival to fundraising to help the students, this has been a great year! The 6th grade team of teachers is awesome! My child has never shown such a high interest in school, all 3 ladies are fabulous! We do need more parent support, so hopefully with the leaps and bounds in changes more will get involved! Keep up the great work LE teachers, admins, PTA and students! I love all the opportunity the school presents to encourage the parents to be involved in their child's education.