Peyton Online Academy

Peyton School District No. 23 in the county of El Paso and

18 Students

Other K - 12th

School Overview

Peyton Online Academy is a public K-12 educational institution located in Peyton, Colorado, operating as part of the Peyton School District 23JT. Designed to provide a flexible alternative to the traditional classroom environment, the academy caters to students who require or prefer an off-campus learning model. By leveraging digital curricula, the school allows students to progress through their coursework at an individualized pace while maintaining access to the district's academic standards and support systems.

The program is structured to balance the independence of remote study with the oversight of certified educators. This model is particularly well-suited for students who need scheduling flexibility due to extracurricular commitments, health requirements, or personal learning preferences. Despite its online focus, the academy remains connected to the broader Peyton school community, ensuring that students have access to the resources and academic rigor associated with the local district while benefiting from the versatility of virtual education.

Total Students

1.8

Full-Time Teachers

10.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Peyton Online Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	15
Hispanic	1
Two or More	2

White
15 (83.3 %)
Two or More
2 (11.1 %)
Hispanic
1 (5.6 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Primarily virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Peyton School District No. 23 in the county of El Paso and
Phone:	(719)749-2330
Grade Range:	K - 12th
Total Students:	18
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	1.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.3
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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

Grade 8 2

Grade 9 3

Grade 10 4

Grade 11 5

Grade 12 4