PETERS COLONY EL

610 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Peters Colony Elementary School is a public school located in The Colony, Texas, serving students as part of the Lewisville Independent School District (LISD). Situated in a residential area, the school is known for being a central hub for the local community, fostering a learning environment that prioritizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. As with many schools in the LISD system, Peters Colony emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare elementary-aged children for the transition to middle school while utilizing modern instructional techniques to support diverse learning needs.

Beyond academics, Peters Colony Elementary is recognized for its dedicated staff and active parent-teacher involvement, which help create a supportive school culture. The school typically offers various extracurricular opportunities and programs aimed at nurturing student interests in areas such as technology, arts, and physical education. By maintaining a focus on inclusivity and community-building, the school strives to provide a well-rounded educational experience that addresses both the social-emotional and intellectual development of its student body.

610

Total Students

47.3

Full-Time Teachers

12.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

63.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PETERS COLONY EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	86
Hispanic	440
Black	51
Asian	7
Two or More	23
American Indian	3

Hispanic
440 (72.1%)
White
86 (14.1%)
Black
51 (8.4%)
Two or More
23 (3.8%)
Asian
7 (1.1%)
American Indian
3 (0.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	LEWISVILLE ISD
Phone:	(469)713-5179
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	610
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	47.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	342
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	48

* 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 74

Kindergarten 92

Grade 1 93

Grade 2 81

Grade 3 85

Grade 4 85

Grade 5 100