Enrollment
701
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Aurora, CO
Falcon Creek Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Falcon Creek Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 080291001672
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Falcon Creek Middle School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #10 of 16
- middle schools in Aurora · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.1:1
- students per teacher
- 20.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Falcon Creek Middle School has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Falcon Creek Middle School ranks #10 of 16 middle schools in Aurora, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080291001672 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.1:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
20.2%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
-48% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Falcon Creek Middle School compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Falcon Creek Middle School
Falcon Creek Middle School is a large middle school in Aurora, Colorado, enrolling 701 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Colorado schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 20.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 701 puts it in the larger third of Colorado schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,922 scored Colorado schools.
Against 298 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #113.
Its student body is led by White (55%) and Hispanic or Latino (23%) (diversity index 63/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 351 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the County of Arapah also operates Cherry Creek High School (3,852 students) and Cherokee Trail High School (3,089 students) alongside Falcon Creek Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Falcon Creek Middle School compares
Falcon Creek Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.1:1 | ▲ 3% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.2% | ▼ 48% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 701 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
701
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
20.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% below the Colorado average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 64% in Colorado - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$14,137
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $16,273
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 351 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 71 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 54.8%
Hispanic or Latino 23.0%
Two or More 8.6%
African American 7.6%
Asian 5.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 54.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.0, Falcon Creek Middle School is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the County of Arapah, which includes Falcon Creek Middle School.
$14,137
Per student
-13%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 48.6%
State 43.3%
Federal 8.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Falcon Creek Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cherry Creek High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cherokee Trail High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eaglecrest High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Grandview High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Smoky Hill High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Falcon Creek Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,852
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 3,089
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 2,851
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 2,684
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 2,297
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Colorado, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~701 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Falcon Creek Middle School
How many students attend Falcon Creek Middle School?
Falcon Creek Middle School has 701 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Aurora, CO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Falcon Creek Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Falcon Creek Middle School is 17.1:1, which is 3% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 9% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Falcon Creek Middle School?
20.2% of students at Falcon Creek Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Falcon Creek Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Falcon Creek Middle School is White at 54.8% of enrollment, in Aurora, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Falcon Creek Middle School?
Falcon Creek Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Falcon Creek Middle School rank among middle schools in Aurora?
By Resource Investment Index, Falcon Creek Middle School ranks #10 of 16 middle schools in Aurora, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Aurora on the city page.
Is Falcon Creek Middle School a good school?
Falcon Creek Middle School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the County of Arapah?
Besides Falcon Creek Middle School, Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the County of Arapah also operates Cherry Creek High School (3,852 students), Cherokee Trail High School (3,089 students), and Eaglecrest High School (2,851 students). See the Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the County of Arapah district page for the complete list.
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