Serving 266 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Peak Expeditionary - Pennington ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 266 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Peak Expeditionary - Pennington ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Peak Expeditionary - Pennington's student population of 266 students has grown by 64% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
266 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Peak Expeditionary - Pennington ranks within the top 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Peak Expeditionary - Pennington is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#662 out of 1779 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
29%
35%
Black
2%
5%
White
61%
51%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Peak Expeditionary - Pennington's ranking?
Peak Expeditionary - Pennington is ranked #662 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Peak Expeditionary - Pennington often compared to?
Peak Expeditionary - Penningtonis often viewed alongside schools like Wilmore Davis Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Peak Expeditionary - Pennington?
266 students attend Peak Expeditionary - Pennington.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Peak Expeditionary - Pennington students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Peak Expeditionary - Pennington?
Peak Expeditionary - Pennington has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Peak Expeditionary - Pennington offer ?
Peak Expeditionary - Pennington offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Peak Expeditionary - Pennington part of?
Peak Expeditionary - Pennington is part of Jefferson County School District No. R-1.
In what neighborhood is Peak Expeditionary - Pennington located?
Peak Expeditionary - Pennington is located in the Kipling neighborhood of Wheat Ridge, CO.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Thanksgiving Break
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
Last Day of Round 1 Clubs
December 19, 2024 (Thursday)
Last Day of Round 2 Clubs
February 20, 2025 (Thursday)
Spring Break
March 17, 2025 (Monday)
Student Last Day of School
May 23, 2025 (Friday)
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