At a glance
Reported students
78
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
5.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
07–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Colorado middle enrollment
8th percentile
Compared with 273 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
137.5
Peyton Junior High School: 78 reported students.
State peer staffing position
32nd percentile
14.2:1 reported; state peer median 15.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 93
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8.34
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11.2:1
What the reported data says about Peyton Junior High School
Peyton Junior High School is a public middle school serving grades 07–08 in Peyton. It is one of 4 current school records connected to Peyton School District No. 23 in the county of El Paso and. NCES reports 78 students for 2024–25.
Among 273 middle schools in Colorado with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 468 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 8th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.2:1, below the Colorado median of 15.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (73.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (17.9%). English learners represent 1.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Peyton Junior High School
- 1How do the reported 14.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 5.5 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0.52 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 14%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 17.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0.52
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White73.1%
- Hispanic17.9%
- Black1.3%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1.3%
- Multiracial6.4%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Peyton School District No. 23 in the county of El Paso and
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Peyton Online Academy
Other · Grades KG–12
28 reported students
Peyton Senior High School
High · Grades 09–12
197 reported students
Peyton Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
293 reported students
Public schools near Peyton Junior High School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peyton Senior High School High · Peyton School District No. 23 in the county of El Paso and | 09–12 | 197 | under 0.1 mi |
| Peyton Elementary School Elementary · Peyton School District No. 23 in the county of El Paso and | PK–06 | 293 | 0.3 mi |
| Peyton Online Academy Other · Peyton School District No. 23 in the county of El Paso and | KG–12 | 28 | 0.5 mi |
| Falcon High School High · El Paso County Colorado School District 49 | 09–12 | 1,172 | 5.8 mi |
| Meridian Ranch Elementary School Elementary · El Paso County Colorado School District 49 | PK–05 | 670 | 6.2 mi |
| Falcon Middle School Middle · El Paso County Colorado School District 49 | 06–08 | 866 | 8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Peyton Junior High School
What grades does Peyton Junior High School serve?
Peyton Junior High School reports grades 07–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Peyton School District No. 23 in the county of El Paso and.
How many students attend Peyton Junior High School?
Peyton Junior High School reported 78 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 8th percentile among 273 Colorado middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 93 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Peyton Junior High School?
The calculated ratio is 14.2:1, based on 78 students and 5.5 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Colorado median for the same school level is 15.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Peyton Junior High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Peyton Junior High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Peyton School District No. 23 in the county of El Paso and attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Peyton Junior High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
17.9% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Peyton Junior High School in?
Peyton Junior High School is part of Peyton School District No. 23 in the county of El Paso and, based in Peyton, CO, which operates 4 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Peyton Junior High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Peyton Senior High School (under 0.1 mi), Peyton Elementary School (0.3 mi), Peyton Online Academy (0.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.