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Little Raven Elementary School

Littleton, Colorado
A School That Celebrates Culture and Community

Little Raven Elementary is a new ground-up school designed to serve 700 students, bringing together two former elementary schools into a single, cohesive learning community. The school blends flexible learning environments, themed classroom pods, and robust community spaces to support a wide range of educational and social experiences. From collaborative maker areas to quiet reflection nooks, each space is thoughtfully designed to accommodate diverse learning styles while fostering connection and curiosity. Named for Chief Little Raven of the Arapaho Nation, the school honors cultural heritage while providing a forward-looking space for exploration, growth, and discovery.

Size

93,993 SF

Scope

  • New Construction

Achievements

  • International Interior Design Association Rocky Mountain Chapter BEST Award (2025)
  • A4LE Peak Design Award (2024)
Outdoor learning courtyard enclosed by two‑story school buildings with large windows, featuring curved concrete seating walls arranged in a semicircle around a small planted area with young trees, surrounded by paved walkways.
Media center with individual study pods featuring wood partitions and green cushioned seating, curved mezzanine walkway above, slatted ceiling panels, patterned carpet tile flooring, and surrounding tables and work areas.
Classrooms Shaped by Earth’s Ecosystems

The design of Little Raven Elementary is rooted in the idea that learning flourishes when students feel connected to each other, their environment, and the broader world. Classroom pods are themed around Earth’s ecosystems, from rainforest to desert to ocean, creating immersive spaces that inspire curiosity and wonder. Input from families, educators, and community leaders shaped every decision, ensuring the school reflects the values and needs of its users. At the entry, a tree grows from the wall, its roots illustrated with imagery from cities worldwide, symbolizing unity, growth, and global connection. Throughout the design, indoor and outdoor spaces are woven together to create a seamless environment for exploration, collaboration, and play.

Media center reading area with low book bins organized by alphabet labels, patterned carpet flooring, and a large nature‑themed wall mural featuring oversized green leaf shapes.
Entry corridor with floor‑to‑ceiling windows at the main doors, large tree‑themed wall installation with circular green canopy panels, leaf‑shaped acoustic wall elements, patterned wall graphics, and adjacent seating alcove with tables and green chairs.
A Community Built on Inclusion

Little Raven Elementary is a hub for community life. Playgrounds, athletic fields, and gymnasiums are open to neighbors, fostering year-round engagement and connection. Students benefit from flexible, inclusive spaces that support diverse learning styles and promote wellness through natural light, tactile finishes, and access to outdoor learning areas. The school’s design strengthens cultural awareness, celebrates Indigenous heritage, and provides a lasting space where students, families, and the wider community can come together. Little Raven stands as a testament to collaboration, inclusivity, and the transformative power of thoughtful design.

Upper-level corridor with a greyscale desert-themed wall mural featuring cacti and mountains, metal railing overlooking the media center below.
Outdoor play area with an asphalt game court marked with circular play zones and ladder-style lines, a freestanding multi‑hoop basketball feature, perimeter fencing, surrounding trees, and adjacent playground equipment on a wood‑mulch surface.
Curved interior corridor with floor‑to‑ceiling glass along one side, framed display windows set into a white wall on the opposite side, wood‑slat ceiling accents with circular light fixtures, and access points to adjacent classrooms and learning areas.
Small performance stage with wood step platforms, colorful hand‑drum instruments arranged along the front edge, black stage curtains, overhead projector, adjacent upright piano, and surrounding carpeted learning area.
Two‑story media center with a curved mezzanine walkway, wood‑slat ceiling accents, circular pendant lights, large glass exterior wall, built‑in book displays, reading nooks, and a nature‑themed wall with oversized leaf graphics.
Media center with low book bins labeled by alphabet letters, green‑and‑gray carpet tile flooring, and a large leaf‑themed wall installation featuring oversized green leaf shapes and tall stem‑like forms along a curved interior wall.
Interior corridor with a prairie‑themed wall mural featuring illustrated tall grasses, wildflowers, and soft mountain silhouettes in the background, adjacent to tiled wall surfaces, drinking fountains, and gray flooring.
Media center reading area with low book bins organized by alphabet labels, patterned carpet flooring, and a large nature‑themed wall mural featuring oversized green leaf shapes.
Outdoor learning courtyard enclosed by two‑story school buildings with large windows, featuring curved concrete seating walls arranged in a semicircle around a small planted area with young trees, surrounded by paved walkways.
Under‑stair reading nook with wood paneling featuring carved leaf designs, green cushioned interior seating, adjacent built‑in bench seating with patterned upholstery, metal stair railing above, and carpet flooring in green and beige tones.
Commons seating area with patterned banquette bench, rectangular tables with green chairs, wall graphics featuring educational panels and a tree illustration.
Playground with a multi‑level climbing structure featuring green and brown support posts, blue slides, rope elements, and elevated platforms, set on a wood‑mulch surface beside the exterior of Little Raven Elementary School.
Entry corridor with floor‑to‑ceiling windows at the main doors, large tree‑themed wall installation with circular green canopy panels, leaf‑shaped acoustic wall elements, patterned wall graphics, and adjacent seating alcove with tables and green chairs.
Main entrance of Little Raven Elementary School featuring a tall glass façade, angled roof canopy with wood soffit, landscaped seating areas with concrete benches, and paved walkways leading to the front doors.
Upper‑level walkway overlooking the media center, featuring a curved metal railing, wood‑slat ceiling accents with large circular light fixtures, floor‑to‑ceiling windows along one wall, and the open media center below.
Interior corridor with a large forest‑themed wall mural featuring illustrated evergreen trees, birch trunks, and layered green foliage, adjacent to a wall of green and gray acoustic panels, and gray flooring.
Interior corridor with a large savanna‑themed wall mural featuring silhouetted acacia trees, rolling hills, and a large setting sun in warm orange and yellow tones, adjacent to a glass‑framed doorway.
Media center with individual study pods featuring wood partitions and green cushioned seating, curved mezzanine walkway above, slatted ceiling panels, patterned carpet tile flooring, and surrounding tables and work areas.
Outdoor play area with a paved game court featuring circular play markings, adjacent playground structures with slides and climbing elements, wood‑mulch surfacing, perimeter fencing, and surrounding trees and landscaping.
Interior corridor with a desert‑themed wall mural featuring illustrated cacti and mountains beneath a crescent moon, adjacent bulletin boards with student work, tiled drinking‑fountain alcove, and gray flooring.
Entry lobby with a tall wood installation shaped like a stylized tree, featuring large circular green acoustic panels overhead, wood‑slat ceiling accents, floor‑to‑ceiling windows, abstract patterned wall panels, and a wall‑mounted display screen.
Collaborative learning area with rolling worktables, built‑in storage islands, soft seating nooks, patterned carpet flooring, wood‑slat ceiling with circular light fixtures, and adjacent glass‑walled breakout rooms.
Two‑story cafeteria with large windows, green and gray vertical acoustic panels on the upper walls, retractable bleacher seating along the back wall, movable cafeteria tables with round stools, and polished flooring.
Maker space with high worktables and stools, mobile whiteboard, wood cabinetry with storage, garage‑style glass door, supply shelves, exposed ceiling with suspended lighting, and a combination of hard‑surface and carpet flooring.
Exterior of Little Raven Elementary School with a two‑story building, adjacent playground with swings, climbing structure, blue slide, and wood‑mulch surfacing, next to a synthetic turf play field.
Interior corridor with a large jungle‑themed wall mural featuring oversized green foliage and tree shapes, adjacent bulletin boards with layered paper displays, and gray flooring leading toward double doors at the far end.
Gymnasium with a hardwood basketball court, multiple ceiling‑mounted hoops, wall padding in red and orange geometric patterns, striped acoustic wall panels in green tones, and high windows providing natural light.
Tiered seating platform in the media center with curved orange and yellow steps forming a sunburst backdrop on the wall, surrounded by nature‑themed graphics and adjacent shelving and work areas.
Interior corridor with a large under‑the‑sea themed wall mural featuring colorful coral, sea plants, and a small yellow submarine, adjacent to a wall of blue and gray acoustic panels and a wood‑framed classroom door.
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