PETERS COLONY EL
PETERS COLONY EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the LEWISVILLE ISD school district, located in THE COLONY, TX with about 662 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 50 teachers, PETERS COLONY EL has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.
PETERS COLONY ELementary School is a public school located in The Colony, Texas, serving students as part of the Lewisville Independent School District (LISD). Situated in a residential area, the school is known for being a central hub for the local community, fostering a learning environment that prioritizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. As with many schools in the LISD system, Peters Colony emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare elementary-aged children for the transition to middle school while utilizing modern instructional techniques to support diverse learning needs.
Beyond academics, PETERS COLONY ELementary is recognized for its dedicated staff and active parent-teacher involvement, which help create a supportive school culture. The school typically offers various extracurricular opportunities and programs aimed at nurturing student interests in areas such as technology, arts, and physical education. By maintaining a focus on inclusivity and community-building, the school strives to provide a well-rounded educational experience that addresses both the social-emotional and intellectual development of its student body.
For more information, contact PETERS COLONY EL at (469) 713-5179 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
THE COLONY, TX 75056-1700
(469) 713-5179
PETERS COLONY EL is a public Title I school in THE COLONY, TX with about 662 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- LEWISVILLE ISD
- Total Students:
- 662
- Teachers:
- 50.45
- 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 662 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 66.9%
- White
- 21.0%
- Black or African American
- 8.0%
- Two or more races
- 2.9%
- Asian
- 0.9%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Female
- 51.2%
- Male
- 48.8%
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.