Public schools in Peyton, CO
7 open public schools with an address in Peyton, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
7
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
3,010
7 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
14.8:1
Colorado median 15.4:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Peyton public schools
The federal directory lists 7 public schools in Peyton, CO: 2 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high, 1 combined or other. The 7 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 3,010 students, an average of 430 per school. The largest campus is Falcon High School (1,172 students), and the largest elementary school is Bennett Ranch Elementary School (376).
Peyton School District No. 23 in the county of El Paso and operates the most schools here (4), and 2 regular districts have at least one Peyton campus. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 14.8:1, similar to the statewide school median of 15.4:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
Among 3 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 2 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 2 of 3 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 30% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Peyton
Elementary schools in Peyton
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bennett Ranch Elementary School El Paso County Colorado School District 49 | PK–05 | 376 | 17.4:1 | |
| Peyton Elementary School Peyton School District No. 23 in the county of El Paso and | PK–06 | 293 | 14.8:1 |
Middle schools in Peyton
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falcon Middle School El Paso County Colorado School District 49 | 06–08 | 866 | 16.9:1 | |
| Peyton Junior High School Peyton School District No. 23 in the county of El Paso and | 07–08 | 78 | 14.2:1 |
High schools in Peyton
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falcon High School El Paso County Colorado School District 49 | 09–12 | 1,172 | 19.8:1 | |
| Peyton Senior High School Peyton School District No. 23 in the county of El Paso and | 09–12 | 197 | 14.1:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Peyton
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peyton Online Academy Peyton School District No. 23 in the county of El Paso and | KG–12 | 28 | 14:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White65%
- Hispanic20.7%
- Black3.5%
- Asian1.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial9.1%
Enrollment-weighted across 7 Peyton schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (3,010 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Peyton
How many public schools are in Peyton, CO?
The current NCES directory lists 7 open public schools with a location address in Peyton: 2 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 3,010 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Peyton?
Schools with an address in Peyton belong to 2 education agencies, led by Peyton School District No. 23 in the county of El Paso and (4 schools), El Paso County Colorado School District 49 (3 schools). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Peyton?
Falcon High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Peyton, with 1,172 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Peyton?
No school with an address in Peyton is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Colorado.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Peyton schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Peyton public schools is 14.8:1, similar to the Colorado school median of 15.4:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Peyton guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Colorado cities