- Enrollment
- 293
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Peyton, CO
Peyton Senior High School
Federal NCES profile for Peyton Senior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 63/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 080606001025
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Peyton Senior High School earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of Colorado schools.
- #1 of 3
- high schools in Peyton · Resource Index
- 63
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.9:1
- small classes for Colorado
- 15.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Peyton Senior High School has class sizes smaller than 89% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Peyton Senior High School ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Peyton, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080606001025 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Peyton Senior High School grew from 197 students in 2022-23 to 211 in 2023-24 (+7.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 18.4 → 15.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+14 students YoY 080606001025 · Peyton, CO High · SMALL · TRAD
197 enr · 10.9:1 · 15.2% lunch · RII 63
Nearest enrollment peer: Peyton Elementary School (293 students)
Peyton Senior High School grew from 197 students in 2022-23 to 211 in 2023-24 (+7.1%). Teacher FTE lost 18.4 → 15.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Peyton Senior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Peyton Element
Peyton Elementary School
293 students
- This school
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 Senior High School reports 197 students on the CCD universe file.
How Peyton Senior High School compares
Peyton Senior High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.9:1 | ▼ 34% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.2% | ▼ 61% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 197 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.9:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
197
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
15.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% 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
10.9:1
students per teacher
- 34% below state mean
Top 11% in Colorado - lower ratio than 89% 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
Counselors1.1 FTE
Per 188 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 78.2%
Hispanic or Latino 13.7%
Two or More 4.6%
African American 3.0%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 78.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.7, Peyton Senior High School is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
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 Senior 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 Junior High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher 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 Senior High 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 high 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 (~197 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.9:1)
Frequently asked questions about Peyton Senior High School
How many students attend Peyton Senior High School?
Peyton Senior High School has 197 students enrolled. It is a high school in Peyton, CO. CCD year-over-year: 197 (2022-23) → 211 (2023-24), up 14.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Peyton Senior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Peyton Senior High School is 10.9:1, which is 34% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 31% 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 Senior High School?
15.2% of students at Peyton Senior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Peyton Senior High School?
The largest demographic group at Peyton Senior High School is White at 78.2% of enrollment, in Peyton, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Peyton Senior High School?
Peyton Senior 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 Senior High School rank among high schools in Peyton?
By Resource Investment Index, Peyton Senior High School ranks #1 of 3 high 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 high 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 Senior High School, Peyton School District No. 23 in the County of El Paso and also operates Peyton Elementary School (293 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.