Excellent
#14 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Top 1% in state
Payson Elementary School
Elementary School · Payson Unified District (4209) · Payson, AZ
A Payson Unified District (4209) elementary school where students score 48 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 919, Payson, AZ 85547
- Math 72% proficient (2010)
- Reading 82% proficient (2010)
- 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Payson Elementary School score 77% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).
2010 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 77% across the 2-year record (2009–2010).
Show all 2 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2010) · reading/ELA 82% (multi-year average, 2009-2010)
Based on 4 test records from AZ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Payson Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 19Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,484/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Payson), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Payson Community Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.6private | PK–8 | 2.0 mi | 89 | Compare → |
| Julia Randall Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | 2–5 | 2.5 mi | 571 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Payson Unified District (4209)
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $11,456NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Payson Elementary School is listed in Payson Unified District (4209); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Payson Elementary School
Payson Elementary School is a public elementary school in Payson, AZ, part of Payson Unified District (4209), serving approximately 411 students in grades Kindergarten-2nd with a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.5 out of 10 and ranks #14 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2010) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2010).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Payson Elementary School
What grades does Payson Elementary School serve?
Payson Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 2nd.
How many students attend Payson Elementary School?
Payson Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 411 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Payson Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Payson Elementary School is 15.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Payson Elementary School rank in AZ?
Payson Elementary School ranks #14 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Payson Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Payson Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Payson Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Payson Elementary School has 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2010) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2010).
Is Payson Elementary School a charter school?
No, Payson Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Payson Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Payson Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 411
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Gila County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 44.3%
- Phone
- (928) 472-5801
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2010 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2010 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2010 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2010 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2010; directory SY 2023–24
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