School Overview
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.
432
Total Students
32.5
Full-Time Teachers
13.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Payson Elementary School
Demographic Student Count
White279
Hispanic109
Black4
Asian3
Two or More26
American Indian11
  • White
    279 (64.6 %)
  • Hispanic
    109 (25.2 %)
  • Two or More
    26 (6.0 %)
  • American Indian
    11 (2.5 %)
  • Black
    4 (0.9 %)
  • Asian
    3 (0.7 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Payson Unified District (4209)
Phone: (928)472-5801
Website: http://pehs.pusd10.org/
Grade Range: K - 2nd
Total Students: 432
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 32.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 158
Grade 1 166
Grade 2 108

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Payson Elementary School
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten158
Grade 1166
Grade 2108
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Payson Elementary School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female21750.2%
Male21549.8%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)