Serving 156 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Peabody Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 45-49% (which was higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-64% (which was higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Peabody Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
156 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#309 out of 1779 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
15%
36%
Black
2%
5%
White
71%
50%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Peabody Elementary School's ranking?
Peabody Elementary School is ranked #309 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Peabody Elementary School?
156 students attend Peabody Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Peabody Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Peabody Elementary School?
Peabody Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Peabody Elementary School offer ?
Peabody Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Peabody Elementary School part of?
Peabody Elementary School is part of Littleton School District No. 6 In The County Of Arapahoe.
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