EL Paso County Colorado School District 49
School District · Peyton, Colorado
Avg Rating
6.0
out of 10
Schools
30
17 elem, 3 mid, 7 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,473
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.2:1
Avg Rating
6.0
out of 10
Schools
30
17 elem, 3 mid, 7 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,473
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.2:1
How this district compares
Colorado rank
#98 of 155
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.3
below Colorado avg
Per-pupil spending
$11,473
$3,685 vs Colorado median
District size
24,867 students
Much larger than Colorado median
About EL Paso County Colorado School District 49
EL Paso County Colorado School District 49 is a Peyton, Colorado school district serving 30 schools. The district educates 24,867 students with a student-teacher ratio of 18.2:1. The district invests $11,473 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.0/10, EL Paso County Colorado School District 49 demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Evans Elementary School, which has a composite score of 7.9/10.
In standardized testing, EL Paso County Colorado School District 49 students show an average math proficiency of 33.6% and ELA proficiency of 46.1%.
The district includes 17 elementary schools , 3 middle schools , and 7 high schools.
District Map
Schools in EL Paso County Colorado School District 49, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in EL Paso County Colorado School District 49 with test data.
Schools in EL Paso County Colorado School District 49
30 schools Elementary Schools 17
Middle Schools 3
High Schools 7
District Details
- State
- Colorado
- City
- Peyton
- Total Enrollment
- 24,867
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1,364
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in EL Paso County Colorado School District 49?
EL Paso County Colorado School District 49 has 30 schools in total — 17 elementary, 3 middle, and 7 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for EL Paso County Colorado School District 49?
The average composite rating for EL Paso County Colorado School District 49 is 6.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in EL Paso County Colorado School District 49?
EL Paso County Colorado School District 49 spends $11,473 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in EL Paso County Colorado School District 49?
The average student-teacher ratio in EL Paso County Colorado School District 49 is 18.2:1.
What is the top-rated school in EL Paso County Colorado School District 49?
Evans Elementary School is the highest-rated school in EL Paso County Colorado School District 49 with a composite score of 7.9/10.
What are the test scores in EL Paso County Colorado School District 49?
Across schools in EL Paso County Colorado School District 49 with test data, the average math proficiency is 33.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 46.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does EL Paso County Colorado School District 49 compare to other districts in Colorado?
EL Paso County Colorado School District 49 has an average school rating of 6.0/10 across 30 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Colorado by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 33.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 46.1%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
Read our full methodologyOther School Districts in CO
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Colorado Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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