Peyton Elementary School
Tel:
(719) 749-0170
Peyton Elementary School serves 262 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 35%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 44%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Peyton Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Peyton Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
Peyton Elementary School's student population of 262 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 262 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 16 teachers |
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School Comparison
Peyton Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 1,768 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Peyton Elementary School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CO) |
Overall Testing Rank | #344 out of 1768 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-54% | 35% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-54% | 44% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 11% | 34% |
| Black | 5% | 5% |
| White | 77% | 53% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 6% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.39 | 0.60 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 24% | 34% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Peyton School District No. 23 In The County Of El Paso And School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CO Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Peyton Elementary School is Peyton Senior High School (0.3 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Peyton Junior High School (0.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Meridian Ranch Elementary School (6.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Peyton Peyton Senior High School Grades: 9-12 | 248 students
0.3 miles
13885 Bradshaw Road
Peyton, CO 80831
(719) 749-0417 0.3 9-12 248 - Peyton Peyton Junior High School Grades: 7-8 | 88 students
0.4 miles
13885 Bradshaw Road
Peyton, CO 80831
(719) 749-0417 0.4 7-8 88 - Peyton Peyton Online Academy Grades: 7-12 | 26 students
0.4 miles
18320 Main Street
Peyton, CO 80831
(719) 749-2330 0.4 7-12 26 - Peyton Meridian Ranch Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 788 students
6.1 miles
10480 Rainbow Bridge Drive
Peyton, CO 80831
(719) 494-2909 6.1 PK-5 788 - Peyton Pikes Peak School Expeditionary Learning Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 413 students
6.1 miles
11925 Antlers Ridge Road
Peyton, CO 80831
(719) 522-2580 6.1 K-8 413
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