Serving 365 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Peoria Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 365 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5%
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50% in CO)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Peoria Elementary School's student population of 365 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
365 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Peoria Elementary School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)≤5%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
6%
3%
Hispanic
75%
36%
Black
7%
5%
White
4%
50%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 11/17/2024
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Peoria Elementary School?
365 students attend Peoria Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Peoria Elementary School students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Peoria Elementary School?
Peoria Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Peoria Elementary School offer ?
Peoria Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Peoria Elementary School part of?
Peoria Elementary School is part of Aurora Joint District No. 28 Of The Counties Of Adams And A School District.
In what neighborhood is Peoria Elementary School located?
Peoria Elementary School is located in the Delmar Parkway neighborhood of Aurora, CO. There are 8 other public schools located in Delmar Parkway.
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