- Enrollment
- 293
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Peyton, CO
Peyton Junior High School
Federal NCES profile for Peyton Junior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 63/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 080606001399
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Peyton Junior High School earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Colorado schools.
- #1 of 8
- public schools in Peyton · Resource Index
- 63
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13:1
- small classes for Colorado
- 16.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Peyton Junior High School has class sizes smaller than 76% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Peyton Junior High School ranks #1 of 8 public schools in Peyton, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080606001399 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Peyton Junior High School held near 83 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 6.3 → 6.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 080606001399 · Peyton, CO Middle · SMALL · TRAD
78 enr · 13:1 · 16.5% lunch · RII 63
Nearest enrollment peer: Peyton Elementary School (293 students)
Peyton Junior High School held near 83 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE held 6.3 → 6.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Peyton Junior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Peyton Element
Peyton Elementary School
293 students
- Peyton Senior
Peyton Senior High School
197 students
- This school 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 Junior High School reports 78 students on the CCD universe file.
How Peyton Junior High School compares
Peyton Junior High 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 | 13:1 | ▼ 22% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.5% | ▼ 57% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 78 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
78
Bigger than 8% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
16.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% 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
13:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 24% in Colorado - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 73.1%
Hispanic or Latino 17.9%
Two or More 6.4%
African American 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.3%
Largest group: White at 73.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.9, Peyton Junior High 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 Junior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peyton Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Peyton Senior High School | Larger | 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 Junior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 197
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- 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 middle 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 (~78 students)
Frequently asked questions about Peyton Junior High School
How many students attend Peyton Junior High School?
Peyton Junior High School has 78 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Peyton, CO. CCD year-over-year: 85 (2022-23) → 83 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Peyton Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Peyton Junior High School is 13:1, which is 22% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 17% 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 Junior High School?
16.5% of students at Peyton Junior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Peyton Junior High School?
The largest demographic group at Peyton Junior High School is White at 73.1% of enrollment, in Peyton, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Peyton Junior High School?
Peyton Junior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 63/100 (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 Junior High School rank among public schools in Peyton?
By Resource Investment Index, Peyton Junior High School ranks #1 of 8 public 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 public 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 Junior High School, Peyton School District No. 23 in the County of El Paso and also operates Peyton Elementary School (293 students), Peyton Senior High School (197 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.