Serving 216 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Peiffer Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40-44% (which was higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-54% (which was higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 was equal to the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
216 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#539 out of 1748 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Asian
12%
3%
Hispanic
24%
37%
White
59%
49%
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.5%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Peiffer Elementary School's ranking?
Peiffer Elementary School is ranked #539 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Peiffer Elementary School?
216 students attend Peiffer Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Peiffer Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Peiffer Elementary School?
Peiffer Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Peiffer Elementary School offer ?
Peiffer Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Peiffer Elementary School part of?
Peiffer Elementary School is part of Jefferson County School District No. R-1.
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