Mary E Pennock Elementary School

620 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Mary E. Pennock Elementary School is a public school located in Brighton, Colorado, serving students within the Brighton School District 27J. The school is named in honor of Mary E. Pennock, a longtime educator and influential figure in the Brighton community, reflecting the institution's commitment to local heritage and academic foundational growth. As an elementary school, it focuses on providing a comprehensive core curriculum while fostering a supportive social environment designed to help young students transition through their formative academic years.

The school is known for being an active part of the Brighton community, emphasizing character development alongside traditional classroom instruction. Like other schools in the 27J district, Mary E. Pennock places a strong focus on student achievement and collaborative learning, utilizing modern educational practices to prepare its diverse student body for middle school. The facility itself serves as a local hub, maintaining strong engagement with parents and community members to ensure a well-rounded educational experience for its students.

620

Total Students

33.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

57.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mary E Pennock Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	223
Hispanic	350
Black	7
Asian	14
Two or More	15
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	6

Hispanic
350 (56.5 %)
White
223 (36.0 %)
Two or More
15 (2.4 %)
Asian
14 (2.3 %)
Black
7 (1.1 %)
Pacific Islander
6 (1.0 %)
American Indian
5 (0.8 %)

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:	School District 27J
Phone:	(720)685-7500
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	620
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	326
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	28

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 62

Kindergarten 80

Grade 1 89

Grade 2 102

Grade 3 95

Grade 4 94

Grade 5 98

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Mary E Pennock Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	62
Kindergarten	80
Grade 1	89
Grade 2	102
Grade 3	95
Grade 4	94
Grade 5	98

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Mary E Pennock Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	293	47.3%
Male	327	52.7%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)