PEYTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
PEYTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Peyton School District No. 23 in the county of El Paso and school district, located in PEYTON, CO with about 262 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 16 teachers, PEYTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.
PEYTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is located in the rural community of Peyton, Colorado, serving as a core component of the Peyton School District (District 23-JT). As a smaller, community-focused institution, the school emphasizes a supportive learning environment that caters to the academic and social development of students in the surrounding region. By maintaining a close-knit atmosphere, the school aims to foster strong partnerships between educators, students, and families to ensure personalized attention and consistent student growth.
Academically, the school follows the district’s mission to prepare students for future success through a comprehensive curriculum that aligns with Colorado state standards. The school’s rural setting allows for a unique educational experience, often characterized by active community involvement and a focus on traditional educational values. For families and community members, the school serves as a central hub for district information, calendar updates, and resources, all of which are accessible through the official school district website.
For more information, contact PEYTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (719) 749-0170 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
PEYTON, CO 80831-9003
(719) 749-0170
http://www.peyton.k12.co.us
PEYTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in PEYTON, CO with about 262 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Colorado
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- Total Students:
- 262
- Teachers:
- 16.23
- 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
- Title I schoolwide 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 262 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending PEYTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 77% of the student body.
- White
- 77.1%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 11.5%
- Two or more races
- 6.1%
- Black or African American
- 4.6%
- Asian
- 0.8%
- Female
- 44.3%
- Male
- 55.7%
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.