Serving 151 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Peck Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 15-19% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 25-29% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Peck Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
151 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#1302 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)15-19%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
39%
36%
Black
n/a
5%
White
54%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Peck Elementary School's ranking?
Peck Elementary School is ranked #1302 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Peck Elementary School?
151 students attend Peck Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Peck Elementary School students are White, 39% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Peck Elementary School?
Peck Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Peck Elementary School offer ?
Peck Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Peck Elementary School part of?
Peck Elementary School is part of Jefferson County School District No. R-1.
In what neighborhood is Peck Elementary School located?
Peck Elementary School is located in the Scenic Heights neighborhood of Arvada, CO. There are 2 other public schools located in Scenic Heights.
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