EL Paso County Colorado School District 49
School District · Peyton, Colorado
Avg Rating
6.2
out of 10
Schools
30
17 elem, 3 mid, 7 high
Enrollment
24,867
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.2:1
Avg Rating
6.2
out of 10
Schools
30
17 elem, 3 mid, 7 high
Enrollment
24,867
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.2:1
How this district compares
Colorado rank
#68 of 155
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.1
below Colorado avg
Per-pupil spending
$11,473
$3,685 vs Colorado median
District size
24,867 students
Much larger than Colorado median
The short answer
EL Paso County Colorado School District 49 ranks #68 of 155 Colorado districts by overall school rating. EL Paso County Colorado School District 49's schools with real test data average 6.2/10 across 30 schools. Its top-rated schools are Remington Elementary School (8.7/10), Meridian Ranch Elementary School (8.5/10), and Woodmen Hills Elementary School (8.2/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.5/10 despite 25% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.5 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among EL Paso County Colorado School District 49 schools.
Top-Rated Schools in EL Paso County Colorado School District 49
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (30 of 30). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Remington Elementary School | 8.7 / 10 |
| 2 | Meridian Ranch Elementary School | 8.5 / 10 |
| 3 | Woodmen Hills Elementary School | 8.2 / 10 |
| 4 | Stetson Elementary School | 8.2 / 10 |
| 5 | Mountain View Academy | 8.1 / 10 |
| 6 | Evans Elementary School | 8.0 / 10 |
| 7 | Inspiration View Elementary School | 7.9 / 10 |
| 8 | Odyssey Elementary School | 7.5 / 10 |
| 9 | Falcon Elementary School of Technology | 7.3 / 10 |
| 10 | Banning Lewis Ranch Academy | 7.2 / 10 |
See all 30 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
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. District-level spending was $11,473 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.2/10, EL Paso County Colorado School District 49 demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Remington Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.7/10.
In standardized testing, EL Paso County Colorado School District 49 students show an average math proficiency of 40.5% and ELA proficiency of 51.5%.
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 schoolsElementary Schools17
High Schools7
District Details
- State
- Colorado
- City
- Peyton
- Total Enrollment
- 24,867
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1,364
- District spending per student
- $11,473NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 5.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory 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 6.2/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in EL Paso County Colorado School District 49?
EL Paso County Colorado School District 49's district-level spending was $11,473 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
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?
Remington Elementary School is the highest-rated school in EL Paso County Colorado School District 49 with a composite score of 8.7/10.
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 40.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 51.5%. 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 6.2/10 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 blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.2/10
- Math Proficiency
- 40.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 51.5%
How we rate schools
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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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