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Peyton School District No. 23 In The County Of El Paso And ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 600 students in Peyton School District No. 23 In The County Of El Paso And. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Colorado.
Public Schools in Peyton School District No. 23 In The County Of El Paso And have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Colorado public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CO)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,932 Schools
# Students
600 Students
870,790 Students
# Teachers
46 Teachers
52,809 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Peyton School District No. 23 In The County Of El Paso And, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 179 school districts in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 70-74% has decreased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#37 out of 179 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)25-29%
29%
Graduation Rate
70-74%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.40
0.62
# American Indian Students
1 Student
5,427 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
7 Students
28,470 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
83 Students
307,238 Students
% Hispanic Students
14%
35%
# Black Students
12 Students
40,039 Students
% Black Students
2%
5%
# White Students
459 Students
442,533 Students
% White Students
77%
51%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
2,639 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
38 Students
44,473 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
21
32,180
# Students in K Grade:
47
58,680
# Students in 1st Grade:
37
62,146
# Students in 2nd Grade:
30
59,838
# Students in 3rd Grade:
45
61,252
# Students in 4th Grade:
31
61,109
# Students in 5th Grade:
34
61,844
# Students in 6th Grade:
39
63,103
# Students in 7th Grade:
42
64,281
# Students in 8th Grade:
45
66,584
# Students in 9th Grade:
49
71,018
# Students in 10th Grade:
60
70,043
# Students in 11th Grade:
56
67,509
# Students in 12th Grade:
64
71,203
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,418 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,418. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,215 is less than the state median of $15,735. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$13,426 MM
Spending
$7 MM
$13,702 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,418
$15,418
Spending / Student
$12,215
$15,735
Best Peyton School District No. 23 In The County Of El Paso And Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Peyton Online Academy
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
18320 Main Street
Peyton, CO 80831
(719) 749-2330
Peyton, CO 80831
(719) 749-2330
Grades: K-12
| 18 students
Rank: #22.
Peyton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
13550 Bradshaw Road
Peyton, CO 80831
(719) 749-0170
Peyton, CO 80831
(719) 749-0170
Grades: PK-6
| 284 students
Rank: #33.
Peyton Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
13885 Bradshaw Road
Peyton, CO 80831
(719) 749-0417
Peyton, CO 80831
(719) 749-0417
Grades: 9-12
| 197 students
Rank: #44.
Peyton Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
13885 Bradshaw Road
Peyton, CO 80831
(719) 749-0417
Peyton, CO 80831
(719) 749-0417
Grades: 7-8
| 85 students
Rank: n/an/a
Peyton College Academy
Magnet School
18320 Main St
Peyton, CO 80831
(719) 749-2330
Peyton, CO 80831
(719) 749-2330
Grades: 9-12
| 16 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Peyton School District No. 23 In The County Of El Paso And?
Peyton School District No. 23 In The County Of El Paso And manages 5 public schools serving 600 students.
What is the rank of Peyton School District No. 23 In Theunty Of El Paso And?
Peyton School District No. 23 In Theunty Of El Paso And is ranked #52 out of 179 school districts in Colorado (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Colorado school districts for: Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Peyton School District No. 23 In Theunty Of El Paso And?
77% of Peyton School District No. 23 In Theunty Of El Paso And students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Peyton School District No. 23 In Theunty Of El Paso And?
Peyton School District No. 23 In Theunty Of El Paso And has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What is Peyton School District No. 23 In Theunty Of El Paso And's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,215 is less than the state median of $15,735. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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