- Enrollment
- 6,693
- Students per teacher
- 36.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Falcon, CO
Falcon Elementary School of Technology
Federal NCES profile for Falcon Elementary School of Technology, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080387000505
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Falcon Elementary School of Technology earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #1 of 4
- schools in Falcon · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.1:1
- students per teacher
- 37.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Falcon Elementary School of Technology has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Falcon Elementary School of Technology ranks #1 of 4 schools in Falcon, CO.
School address
District: El Paso County Colorado School District 49 · Colorado
NCES ID 080387000505 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+32 students YoY
Falcon Elementary School of Technology grew from 257 students in 2022-23 to 289 in 2023-24 (+12.5%).
Teacher FTE added 21.4 → 22.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+32 students YoY 080387000505 · Falcon, CO Other · SMALL · TRAD
318 enr · 15.1:1 · 37.0% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Goal Academy (6,693 students)
Falcon Elementary School of Technology grew from 257 students in 2022-23 to 289 in 2023-24 (+12.5%). Teacher FTE added 21.4 → 22.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Falcon Elementary School of Technology in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Goal Academy
Goal Academy
6,693 students
- Banning Lewis 1,697
Banning Lewis Ranch Academy
1,697 students
- Vista Ridge Hi 1,473
Vista Ridge High School
1,473 students
- Sand Creek Hig 1,426
Sand Creek High School
1,426 students
- Falcon High Sc 1,172
Falcon High School
1,172 students
- This school 318
Falcon Elementary School of Technology
318 students
What this shows Falcon Elementary School of Technology reports 318 students on the CCD universe file.
How Falcon Elementary School of Technology compares
Falcon Elementary School of Technology is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.1:1 | ▼ 9% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.0% | ▼ 4% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 318 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
318
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% 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
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 43% in Colorado - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,472
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.9 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 61.3%
Hispanic or Latino 27.7%
Two or More 7.5%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
African American 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 61.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.1, Falcon Elementary School of Technology is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for El Paso County Colorado School District 49 reports $11,472 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Falcon Elementary School of Technology Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goal Academy | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Banning Lewis Ranch Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Vista Ridge High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sand Creek High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Falcon High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Falcon Elementary School of Technology's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,697
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,473
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,426
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 1,172
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~318 students)
Frequently asked questions about Falcon Elementary School of Technology
How many students attend Falcon Elementary School of Technology?
Falcon Elementary School of Technology has 318 students enrolled. It is a public school in Falcon, CO. CCD year-over-year: 257 (2022-23) → 289 (2023-24), up 32.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Falcon Elementary School of Technology?
The student-teacher ratio at Falcon Elementary School of Technology is 15.1:1, which is 9% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Falcon Elementary School of Technology?
37.0% of students at Falcon Elementary School of Technology are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Falcon Elementary School of Technology?
The largest demographic group at Falcon Elementary School of Technology is White at 61.3% of enrollment, in Falcon, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Falcon Elementary School of Technology?
Falcon Elementary School of Technology has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Falcon Elementary School of Technology rank among schools in Falcon?
By Resource Investment Index, Falcon Elementary School of Technology ranks #1 of 4 schools in Falcon, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Falcon on the city page.
What other schools are in El Paso County Colorado School District 49?
Besides Falcon Elementary School of Technology, El Paso County Colorado School District 49 also operates Goal Academy (6,693 students), Banning Lewis Ranch Academy (1,697 students), and Vista Ridge High School (1,473 students). See the El Paso County Colorado School District 49 district page for the complete list.