Payson Elementary School serves 432 students in grades Kindergarten-2.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 62%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 77%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 432 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Math Proficiency: 70-74%
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
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Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Payson Elementary School's student population of 432 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 26% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
Total Students
432 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Payson Elementary School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)70-74%
62%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)80-84%
77%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
25%
47%
Black
1%
6%
White
65%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 62% AZ state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 77% AZ state average).
How many students attend Payson Elementary School?
432 students attend Payson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Payson Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Payson Elementary School?
Payson Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Payson Elementary School offer ?
Payson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2
What school district is Payson Elementary School part of?
Payson Elementary School is part of Payson Unified District (4209) School District.
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