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Peakview School
Elementary School · Huerfano School District Re-1 · Walsenburg, CO
A Huerfano School District Re-1 elementary school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
375 WEST PINE STREET, Walsenburg, CO 81089
- Math 3% proficient (2022)
- Reading 17% proficient (2021)
Academics
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Students at Peakview School score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 16%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 12 points since 2019, to 3% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 26% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
91.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Peakview 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 32Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$50,833
Median home value
$180,800
Median rent
$728/mo
College educated
23%
Homeownership
71%
Poverty rate
20.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 81089; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 in Huerfano School District Re-1
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gardner Valley SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 2.9 | PK–8 | Not available | 86 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Huerfano School District Re-1
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $16,798NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 26.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Peakview School is listed in Huerfano School District Re-1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Peakview School
Peakview School is a public elementary school in Walsenburg, CO, part of Huerfano School District Re-1, serving approximately 218 students in grades Pre-K-6th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,813 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Peakview School
What grades does Peakview School serve?
Peakview School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Peakview School?
Peakview School has an enrollment of approximately 218 students.
How does Peakview School rank in CO?
Peakview School ranks #1,813 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Peakview School's MySchoolScout rating?
Peakview School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.5 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 Peakview School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Peakview School has 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Peakview School a charter school?
No, Peakview School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Peakview School a Title I school?
No, Peakview School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Peakview School?
91.7% of students at Peakview School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 218
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Huerfano County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 38.5%
- Phone
- (719) 738-2190
- Area population (ZIP 81089)
- 4,810
- Area median age
- 48.9
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 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.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 81089; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022, multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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