Enrollment
28
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Peyton, CO
Peyton Online Academy
Federal NCES profile for Peyton Online Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080606006692
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Peyton Online Academy earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Colorado schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Colorado.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Peyton · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 28:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 28
- students enrolled
Peyton Online Academy has class sizes larger than 96% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Peyton Online Academy ranks #3 of 3 schools in Peyton, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080606006692 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
28:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
+69% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Peyton Online Academy compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Peyton Online Academy
Peyton Online Academy is a small combined-grade school in Peyton, Colorado, enrolling 28 students.
Class loads run heavy: 28:1 is larger than about 96% of Colorado schools and 69% above the 16.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 97% of Colorado schools, with 28 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 99% of the 1,922 Colorado schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is led by White (75%) and Hispanic or Latino (18%) (diversity index 40/100).
Peyton School District No. 23 in the County of El Paso and also operates Peyton Elementary School (293 students) and Peyton Senior High School (197 students) alongside Peyton Online Academy.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Peyton Online Academy compares
Peyton Online Academy on the metrics families compare, against Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 28:1 | ▲ 69% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 28 | top 97% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
28:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
28
Bigger than 3% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
28:1
students per teacher
- 69% above state mean
Top 96% in Colorado - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$13,225
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $16,273
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 75.0%
Hispanic or Latino 17.9%
African American 3.6%
Two or More 3.6%
Largest group: White at 75.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.3, Peyton Online Academy is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Peyton School District No. 23 in the County of El Paso and, which includes Peyton Online Academy.
$13,225
Per student
-19%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.6%
State 58.5%
Federal 12.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Peyton Online Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peyton Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Peyton Senior High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Peyton Junior High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Peyton College Academy | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Peyton Online Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 293
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 197
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- Enrollment
- 78
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- Enrollment
- 16
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Colorado, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~28 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Peyton Online Academy
How many students attend Peyton Online Academy?
Peyton Online Academy has 28 students enrolled. It is a public school in Peyton, CO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Peyton Online Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Peyton Online Academy is 28:1, which is 69% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 78% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Peyton Online Academy?
The largest demographic group at Peyton Online Academy is White at 75.0% of enrollment, in Peyton, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Peyton Online Academy?
Peyton Online Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Peyton Online Academy rank among schools in Peyton?
By Resource Investment Index, Peyton Online Academy ranks #3 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.
Is Peyton Online Academy a good school?
Peyton Online Academy earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Colorado schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Colorado. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Peyton School District No. 23 in the County of El Paso and?
Besides Peyton Online Academy, 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 Junior High School (78 students). See the Peyton School District No. 23 in the County of El Paso and district page for the complete list.
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