51±¬ÁÏ

Peyton School District No. 23 In The County Of El Paso And State Of Colorado

18320 Main Street
Peyton, CO 80831-9003
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

Peyton School District No. 23 In The County Of El Paso And State Of Colorado ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Colorado for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 311 students in Peyton School District No. 23 In The County Of El Paso And State Of Colorado. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public elementary schools in Colorado.
Public Elementary Schools in Peyton School District No. 23 In The County Of El Paso And State Of Colorado have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Colorado public elementary school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public elementary school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (CO)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,473 Schools
# Students
605 Students
601,879 Students
# Teachers
42 Teachers
38,351 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Peyton School District No. 23 In The County Of El Paso And State Of Colorado, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 176 school districts in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 70-74% has decreased from 85-89% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (CO)
#36 out of 179 school districts
(Top 30%)
33%
33%
50%
45%
(20-21)
25-29%
29%
(21-22)
70-74%
82%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.39
0.62
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
15%
35%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
77%
50%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,307 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,476. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,114 is less than the state median of $15,794. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (CO)
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$13,426 MM
Spending
$7 MM
$13,702 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,307
$15,476
Spending / Student
$12,114
$15,794

Best Peyton School District No. 23 In The County Of El Paso And State Of Colorado Public Elementary Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Peyton Online Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
18320 Main Street
Peyton, CO 80831
(719) 749-2330
Gr: K-12 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Peyton Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
13550 Bradshaw Road
Peyton, CO 80831
(719) 749-0170
Gr: PK-6 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 24%

Recent Articles

Bullying Prevention in 51±¬ÁÏs: Family Guide 2026
Bullying Prevention in 51±¬ÁÏs: Family Guide 2026
Explore effective strategies for bullying prevention in public schools and what families need to know in 2026.
Understanding Your Child’s IEP or 504 Plan Before School Ends
Understanding Your Child’s IEP or 504 Plan Before School Ends
Learn how to review, understand, and prepare your child’s IEP or 504 plan before the school year ends. Expert guidance for parents in 2026.
51±¬ÁÏs Supporting Student Mental Health in 2026
51±¬ÁÏs Supporting Student Mental Health in 2026
Learn how public schools are supporting student mental health in 2026 through counseling programs, wellness initiatives, and expanded services.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 605 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : 70-74% (Top 50% in CO)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 33% (Top 30%)
  • : 50% (Top 20%)
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Quick Links