- Enrollment
- 197
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Peyton, CO
Peyton Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Peyton Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080606001024
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Peyton Elementary School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Peyton · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.7:1
- students per teacher
- 19.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Peyton Elementary School has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Peyton Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Peyton, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080606001024 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Peyton Elementary School held near 284 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 20.0 → 18.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 080606001024 · Peyton, CO Other · SMALL · TRAD
293 enr · 14.7:1 · 19.4% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Peyton Senior High School (197 students)
Peyton Elementary School held near 284 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 20.0 → 18.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Peyton Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Peyton Elementary School
293 students
- Peyton Senior
Peyton Senior High School
197 students
- Peyton Junior 78
Peyton Junior High School
78 students
- Peyton Online 28
Peyton Online Academy
28 students
- Peyton College 16
Peyton College Academy
16 students
What this shows Peyton Elementary School reports 293 students on the CCD universe file.
How Peyton Elementary School compares
Peyton Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.7:1 | ▼ 11% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.4% | ▼ 50% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 293 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
293
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
19.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% below the Colorado average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 38% in Colorado - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$14,813
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.9 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 77.5%
Hispanic or Latino 14.7%
Two or More 5.5%
Asian 1.4%
African American 1.0%
Largest group: White at 77.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.4, Peyton Elementary School is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Peyton School District No. 23 in the County of El Paso and reports $14,813 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Peyton Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peyton Senior High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Peyton Junior High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Peyton Online Academy | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Peyton College Academy | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Peyton Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 78
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- Enrollment
- 28
- Students per teacher
- 28:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 16
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~293 students)
Frequently asked questions about Peyton Elementary School
How many students attend Peyton Elementary School?
Peyton Elementary School has 293 students enrolled. It is a public school in Peyton, CO. CCD year-over-year: 284 (2022-23) → 284 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Peyton Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Peyton Elementary School is 14.7:1, which is 11% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Peyton Elementary School?
19.4% of students at Peyton Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Peyton Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Peyton Elementary School is White at 77.5% of enrollment, in Peyton, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Peyton Elementary School?
Peyton Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Peyton Elementary School rank among schools in Peyton?
By Resource Investment Index, Peyton Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Peyton, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Peyton on the city page.
What other schools are in Peyton School District No. 23 in the County of El Paso and?
Besides Peyton Elementary School, Peyton School District No. 23 in the County of El Paso and also operates Peyton Senior High School (197 students), Peyton Junior High School (78 students), and Peyton Online Academy (28 students). See the Peyton School District No. 23 in the County of El Paso and district page for the complete list.