Payson Elementary School
430 Students
Elementary School K - 2nd
School Overview
Payson Elementary School, located at 500 East Rancho Road in Payson, Arizona, serves as a primary educational hub for the local community within the Payson Unified School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes foundational academic skills, character development, and student engagement. By focusing on core subjects such as reading, mathematics, and science, the school strives to prepare young learners for future academic success while catering to the diverse needs of its student population in the high-country region of Arizona.
Beyond traditional classroom instruction, Payson Elementary places a strong emphasis on community involvement and the social-emotional well-being of its students. The school typically offers various programs and extracurricular opportunities designed to encourage creativity, physical activity, and collaboration among peers. By maintaining a culture that values both scholastic achievement and a positive school climate, Payson Elementary School aims to partner with families to ensure that every child has the resources and encouragement necessary to thrive throughout their formative years.
Beyond traditional classroom instruction, Payson Elementary places a strong emphasis on community involvement and the social-emotional well-being of its students. The school typically offers various programs and extracurricular opportunities designed to encourage creativity, physical activity, and collaboration among peers. By maintaining a culture that values both scholastic achievement and a positive school climate, Payson Elementary School aims to partner with families to ensure that every child has the resources and encouragement necessary to thrive throughout their formative years.
430
Total Students
29.5
Full-Time Teachers
14.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 294 |
| Hispanic | 103 |
| Black | 1 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More | 21 |
| American Indian | 9 |
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White294 (68.4%)
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Hispanic103 (24.0%)
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Two or More21 (4.9%)
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American Indian9 (2.1%)
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Asian2 (0.5%)
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Black1 (0.2%)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | Elementary School |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | No virtual instruction |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | Payson Unified District (4209) |
| Phone: | (928)472-5801 |
| Website: | http://pehs.pusd10.org/ |
| Grade Range: | K - 2nd |
| Total Students: | 430 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 29.5 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 14.6 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 0 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught
Kindergarten
127
Grade 1
143
Grade 2
160
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 127 |
| Grade 1 | 143 |
| Grade 2 | 160 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 206 | 47.9% |
| Male | 224 | 52.1% |
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Elementary School 2nd - 5th