Serving 216 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Peiffer Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than 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 15:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% 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: 216 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Peiffer Elementary School's student population of 216 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
216 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Peiffer Elementary School 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 Peiffer Elementary School is 0.58, 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
#549 out of 1779 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
12%
3%
Hispanic
24%
35%
Black
n/a
5%
White
59%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Peiffer Elementary School's ranking?
Peiffer Elementary School is ranked #549 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Peiffer Elementary School often compared to?
Peiffer Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kendallvue Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% 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 Peiffer Elementary School?
216 students attend Peiffer Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Peiffer Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Peiffer Elementary School?
Peiffer Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Peiffer Elementary School offer ?
Peiffer Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Peiffer Elementary School part of?
Peiffer Elementary School is part of Jefferson County School District No. R-1.
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