How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Bennett Ranch Elementary School | Meridian Ranch Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Peyton, CO | Falcon, CO |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 376 | 670 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 17.4:1 | 17:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 29.8% | 22.5% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Bennett Ranch Elementary School | Meridian Ranch Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $11,472 | $11,472 |
| District | El Paso County Colorado School District 49 | El Paso County Colorado School District 49 |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Bennett Ranch Elementary School | Meridian Ranch Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 56.9% | 61.3% |
| African American | 2.7% | 6.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22.3% | 20.0% |
| Asian | 1.1% | 1.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 16.5% | 11.3% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Bennett Ranch Elementary School | Meridian Ranch Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 408:1 | - |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 23.1% | 25.6% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 13 | 5 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.