Serving 296 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Peak Expeditionary - Pennington ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 296 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Peak Expeditionary - Pennington's student population of 296 students has grown by 82% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
296 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Rankings
Peak Expeditionary - Pennington ranks within the top 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Peak Expeditionary - Pennington is 0.51, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#710 out of 1748 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
27%
36%
Black
1%
5%
White
65%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
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 Peak Expeditionary - Pennington's ranking?
Peak Expeditionary - Pennington is ranked #710 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Peak Expeditionary - Pennington often compared to?
Peak Expeditionary - Penningtonis often viewed alongside schools like Prospect Valley Elementary School, Compass Montessori - Wheat Ridge Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Peak Expeditionary - Pennington?
296 students attend Peak Expeditionary - Pennington.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Peak Expeditionary - Pennington students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Peak Expeditionary - Pennington?
Peak Expeditionary - Pennington has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Peak Expeditionary - Pennington offer ?
Peak Expeditionary - Pennington offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Peak Expeditionary - Pennington part of?
Peak Expeditionary - Pennington is part of Jefferson County School District No. R-1.
In what neighborhood is Peak Expeditionary - Pennington located?
Peak Expeditionary - Pennington is located in the Kipling neighborhood of Wheat Ridge, CO.
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