Peyton Elementary School

13550 Bradshaw Road
Peyton, CO 80831
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 252 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Peyton Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 252 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 27%
  • : Top 30% in CO
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Peyton Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

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School Overview

Peyton Elementary School's student population of 252 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
252 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
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School Rankings

Peyton Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,734 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Peyton Elementary School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CO)
#510 out of 1734 schools
(Top 30%)
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30-34%
33%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Peyton Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Colorado by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
60-69%
47%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Peyton Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Colorado by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
17%
35%
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Black
1%
4%
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White
73%
52%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.44
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Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
30%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Peyton Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Peyton Elementary School's ranking?
Peyton Elementary School is ranked #510 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Peyton Elementary School often compared to?
Peyton Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Calhan Elementary School, Meridian Ranch Elementary School, Woodmen Hills Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
How many students attend Peyton Elementary School?
252 students attend Peyton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Peyton Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Peyton Elementary School?
Peyton Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Peyton Elementary School offer ?
Peyton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Peyton Elementary School part of?

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 252 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 27%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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