Mary E Pennock Elementary School

592 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Mary E. Pennock Elementary School is a public school located in Brighton, Colorado, serving students within the Brighton School District 27J. The school is named in honor of Mary E. Pennock, a longtime educator and influential figure in the Brighton community, reflecting the institution's commitment to local heritage and academic foundational growth. As an elementary school, it focuses on providing a comprehensive core curriculum while fostering a supportive social environment designed to help young students transition through their formative academic years.

The school is known for being an active part of the Brighton community, emphasizing character development alongside traditional classroom instruction. Like other schools in the 27J district, Mary E. Pennock places a strong focus on student achievement and collaborative learning, utilizing modern educational practices to prepare its diverse student body for middle school. The facility itself serves as a local hub, maintaining strong engagement with parents and community members to ensure a well-rounded educational experience for its students.

592

Total Students

37.6

Full-Time Teachers

15.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

59.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mary E Pennock Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	210
Hispanic	348
Black	7
Asian	12
Two or More	11
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
348 (58.8%)
White
210 (35.5%)
Asian
12 (2.0%)
Two or More
11 (1.9%)
Black
7 (1.2%)
American Indian
3 (0.5%)
Pacific Islander
1 (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:	School District 27J
Phone:	(720)685-7500
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	592
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	326
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	28

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 53

Kindergarten 67

Grade 1 91

Grade 2 92

Grade 3 89

Grade 4 109

Grade 5 91

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Mary E Pennock Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	53
Kindergarten	67
Grade 1	91
Grade 2	92
Grade 3	89
Grade 4	109
Grade 5	91

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Mary E Pennock Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	267	45.1%
Male	325	54.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)