Peyton Elementary School

Peyton School District No. 23 in the county of El Paso and

www.peyton.k12.co.us

293 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Peyton Elementary School is located in the rural community of Peyton, Colorado, serving as a core component of the Peyton School District (District 23-JT). As a smaller, community-focused institution, the school emphasizes a supportive learning environment that caters to the academic and social development of students in the surrounding region. By maintaining a close-knit atmosphere, the school aims to foster strong partnerships between educators, students, and families to ensure personalized attention and consistent student growth.

Academically, the school follows the district’s mission to prepare students for future success through a comprehensive curriculum that aligns with Colorado state standards. The school’s rural setting allows for a unique educational experience, often characterized by active community involvement and a focus on traditional educational values. For families and community members, the school serves as a central hub for district information, calendar updates, and resources, all of which are accessible through the official school district website.

293

Total Students

19.8

Full-Time Teachers

14.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

32.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Peyton Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	227
Hispanic	43
Black	3
Asian	4
Two or More	16

White
227 (77.5%)
Hispanic
43 (14.7%)
Two or More
16 (5.5%)
Asian
4 (1.4%)
Black
3 (1.0%)

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:	Peyton School District No. 23 in the county of El Paso and
Phone:	(719)749-0170
Website:	http://www.peyton.k12.co.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	293
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	90
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* 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 25

Kindergarten 32

Grade 1 30

Grade 2 47

Grade 3 36

Grade 4 36

Grade 5 46

Grade 6 41