Payson Elementary School serves 430 students in grades Kindergarten-2.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 62%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 77%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 430 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Math Proficiency: 70-74%
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84%
- Attendance Zone: Payson Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Payson, AZ, encompassing approximately 525.5 square miles. Families typically drive 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 12.9 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 21.4 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Payson Elementary School's student population of 430 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
430 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
School Motto
It's Great To Be A Longhorn!
School Rankings
The diversity score of Payson Elementary School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)70-74%
62%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)80-84%
77%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
2%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
24%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
68%
33%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)42.3%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
41%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
10%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Payson Elementary School often compared to?
Payson Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Julia Randall Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 62% AZ state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 77% AZ state average).
How many students attend Payson Elementary School?
430 students attend Payson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Payson Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Payson Elementary School?
Payson Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Payson Elementary School offer ?
Payson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Payson Elementary School part of?
Payson Elementary School is part of Payson Unified District (4209).
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