Payson Elementary School serves 430 students in grades Kindergarten-2.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 62%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 77%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 430 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Math Proficiency: 70-74%
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Payson Elementary School's student population of 430 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
430 students
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Motto
It's Great To Be A Longhorn!
School Rankings
The diversity score of Payson Elementary School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)70-74%
62%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)80-84%
77%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
24%
49%
Black
n/a
6%
White
68%
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 62% AZ state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 77% AZ state average).
How many students attend Payson Elementary School?
430 students attend Payson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Payson Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Payson Elementary School?
Payson Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Payson Elementary School offer ?
Payson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Payson Elementary School part of?
Payson Elementary School is part of Payson Unified District (4209).
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