Peyton Junior High School

Peyton School District No. 23 in the county of El Paso and
13885 BRADSHAW ROAD
PEYTON, CO 80831
78 Students
Middle School 7th - 8th
School Overview
Peyton Junior High School is a public middle school located in the rural community of Peyton, Colorado. As part of the Peyton School District 23-JT, the school serves students in grades 6 through 8, providing a structured transition between elementary education and the district’s high school. The campus is situated on Bradshaw Road, functioning as a key educational hub for the surrounding El Paso County area.

The school is known for its focus on maintaining a small-town atmosphere while emphasizing core academic standards, extracurricular involvement, and character development. By operating within a smaller district, Peyton Junior High typically offers a tight-knit environment where staff and faculty work closely with students to prepare them for the challenges of secondary education. Like many schools in the region, it places a strong emphasis on community pride and fostering a supportive learning culture for its student body.
78
Total Students
5.5
Full-Time Teachers
14.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
17.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    57 (73.1%)
  • Hispanic
    14 (17.9%)
  • Two or More
    5 (6.4%)
  • Black
    1 (1.3%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (1.3%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle 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)749-0417
Grade Range: 7th - 8th
Total Students: 78
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 5.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 14
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* 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
Grade 7 45
Grade 8 33
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Falcon Middle School
El Paso County Colorado School District 49
866 Students
9755 TOWNER AVENUE
PEYTON, CO 80831 (8.0 miles away)
Middle School 6th - 8th