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Peyton School District No. 23 In The County Of El Paso And ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 596 students in Peyton School District No. 23 In The County Of El Paso And. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Colorado.
Public Schools in Peyton School District No. 23 In The County Of El Paso And have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CO)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,894 Schools
# Students
596 Students
864,096 Students
# Teachers
42 Teachers
52,573 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Peyton School District No. 23 In The County Of El Paso And, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 176 school districts in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 70-74% has decreased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#36 out of 179 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)25-29%
29%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)70-74%
82%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)20%
33.6%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.39
0.63
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
1%
Showing 2007–2016. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
15%
37%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
2%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% White
77%
49%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,408 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,225. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,992 is less than the state median of $18,686. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$15,748 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$10 MM
$16,147 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$15,408
$18,225
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$15,992
$18,686
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Peyton School District No. 23 In The County Of El Paso And Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Peyton Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
13550 Bradshaw Road
Peyton, CO 80831
(719) 749-0170
Peyton, CO 80831
(719) 749-0170
Gr: PK-6 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Peyton Senior High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
13885 Bradshaw Road
Peyton, CO 80831
(719) 749-0417
Peyton, CO 80831
(719) 749-0417
Gr: 9-12 | 197 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
Peyton Junior High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
13885 Bradshaw Road
Peyton, CO 80831
(719) 749-0417
Peyton, CO 80831
(719) 749-0417
Gr: 7-8 | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Peyton School District No. 23 In The County Of El Paso And?
Peyton School District No. 23 In The County Of El Paso And manages 3 public schools serving 596 students.
What is the rank of Peyton School District No. 23 In Theunty Of El Paso And?
Peyton School District No. 23 In Theunty Of El Paso And is ranked #51 out of 176 school districts in Colorado (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Colorado school districts for: Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Peyton School District No. 23 In Theunty Of El Paso And?
77% of Peyton School District No. 23 In Theunty Of El Paso And students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Peyton School District No. 23 In Theunty Of El Paso And?
Peyton School District No. 23 In Theunty Of El Paso And has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What is Peyton School District No. 23 In Theunty Of El Paso And's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,992 is less than the state median of $18,686. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
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