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4 schools in Littleton

Massachusetts · 1,655 students · 1 city

Littleton operates 4 public K-12 schools in Massachusetts, enrolling about 1,655 students between them (2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high).

4-year change in Littleton

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,655
+102 (+7%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
4
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

How Littleton ranks

Among districts
MeasureThis districtIn MassachusettsIn the US
Enrollment
ranked largest first
1,655#158 of 231#5,090 of 9,234
Number of schools
ranked most first
4#155 of 231N/A
Students per teacher
ranked fewest first
13.1:1#185 of 231#3,253 of 9,044
Diversity index
ranked most diverse first
42.4%#118 of 206#3,770 of 6,853
Districts need at least 2 schools and 500 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.

Inside Littleton

Since 2017-18, the 4 district schools that reported both years went from 1,658 to 1,655 students (unchanged) and from 119 to 126 full-time teachers (up 6%), as of 2024-25.

Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across each school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25; schools with fewer than 100 students and schools serving specialized populations are left out. Staffing figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data and count only schools that reported students and teachers in both years.
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollment
Littleton High SchoolLittletonHigh09-12482
Shaker Lane ElementaryLittletonElementaryPK-02425
Russell St ElementaryLittletonElementary03-05375
Littleton Middle SchoolLittletonMiddle06-08373

About Littleton

Littleton is a compact Massachusetts school district running 4 schools with combined enrollment near 1,655.

For a sense of the school types, Littleton is built around 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high school.

Average enrollment per school in Littleton is about 414, below the Massachusetts average of roughly 501.

Over the past 4-year window. Combined enrollment now sits at 1,655 students, grew 7% from the 1,553 reported in SY 2020-21.

On this page, the community for Littleton discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.

Frequently asked questions

How many schools are in Littleton?
Littleton operates 4 public K-12 schools in Massachusetts, serving approximately 1,655 students.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Littleton?
Littleton includes 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
What is the largest school in Littleton?
Littleton High School is the largest public school in Littleton by enrollment, with approximately 482 students.
What grade levels does Littleton serve?
Littleton serves students from pre-K through grade 12 across 4 schools.