Peyton Elementary School
Tel:
(719)749-0170
- Peyton Elementary School serves 244 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47%.
Top Placements
Peyton Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Peyton Elementary School's student population of 244 students has declined by 12% 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 | 244 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 17 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Peyton Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has decreased from 15:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Peyton Elementary School is 0.40, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.40. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CO) |
| Overall School Rank | #271 out of 1,704 schools (Top 20%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 33% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55-59% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 13% | 34% |
| Black | 4% | 5% |
| White | 76% | 53% |
| Two or more races | 6% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.40 | 0.40 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 20% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Peyton No. 23 in the county of El Paso and School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (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 Pikes Peak School Expeditionary Learning (6.1 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 | 233 students
0.3 miles
13885 Bradshaw Road
Peyton, CO 80831
(719)749-0417 0.3 9-12 233 - Peyton Meridian Ranch Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 740 students
6.1 miles
10480 Rainbow Bridge Drive
Peyton, CO 80831
(719)494-2909 6.1 PK-5 740 - Peyton Pikes Peak School Expeditionary Learning Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 412 students
6.1 miles
11925 Antlers Ridge Road
Peyton, CO 80831
(719)522-2580 6.1 K-8 412 - Peyton Woodmen Hills Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 803 students
7.7 miles
8308 Del Rio Road
Peyton, CO 80831
(719)495-5500 7.7 PK-5 803 - Peyton Falcon High School Grades: 9-12 | 1191 students
7.8 miles
10255 Lambert Road
Peyton, CO 80831
(719)495-5522 7.8 9-12 1191
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