PAYSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Payson Elementary School is a public elementary school that is part of the Payson Unified District (4209) school district, located in Payson, AZ with about 445 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 2nd Grade. With about 25 teachers, Payson Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Payson Elementary School, located at 500 East Rancho Road in Payson, Arizona, serves as a primary educational hub for the local community within the Payson Unified School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes foundational academic skills, character development, and student engagement. By focusing on core subjects such as reading, mathematics, and science, the school strives to prepare young learners for future academic success while catering to the diverse needs of its student population in the high-country region of Arizona.
Beyond traditional classroom instruction, Payson Elementary places a strong emphasis on community involvement and the social-emotional well-being of its students. The school typically offers various programs and extracurricular opportunities designed to encourage creativity, physical activity, and collaboration among peers. By maintaining a culture that values both scholastic achievement and a positive school climate, Payson Elementary School aims to partner with families to ensure that every child has the resources and encouragement necessary to thrive throughout their formative years.
For more information, contact Payson Elementary School at (928) 474-2070 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Payson, AZ 85541
(928) 474-2070
PAYSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Payson, AZ with about 445 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Arizona
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Payson Unified District (4209)
- Total Students:
- 445
- Teachers:
- 25.11
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 445 students
- White
- 66.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 25.2%
- Two or more races
- 5.2%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 2.5%
- Black or African American
- 0.7%
- Asian
- 0.2%
- Female
- 46.7%
- Male
- 53.3%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.