Payson Elementary School
Payson Elementary School serves 385 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%) for the 2010-11 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 77%) for the 2010-11 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2022)
- Grades: Kindergarten-2
- Students: 385 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Math Proficiency: 70-74%
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Payson Elementary School's student population of 385 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
Total Students
385 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Payson Elementary School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. 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
American Indian
3%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
38%
46%
Black
1%
6%
White
54%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
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