Peak Expeditionary - Pennington

4645 Independence Street
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
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6/
10
Top 50%
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 (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 296 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 35%
  • : Top 50% in CO
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • : 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 57% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
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Total Students
296 students
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Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
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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.
This School
State Level (CO)
#710 out of 1748 schools
(Top 50%)
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25-29%
33%
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50-54%
45%
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Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
27%
36%
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Black
1%
5%
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White
65%
50%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
0.51
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Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
39%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
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School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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 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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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 296 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 35%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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