- Enrollment
- 6,693
- Students per teacher
- 36.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Peyton, CO
Falcon High School
Federal NCES profile for Falcon High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 080387000507
👥 S:T ratio 13
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Falcon High School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Colorado schools.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in Peyton · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.7:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 18.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Falcon High School has class sizes larger than 91% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Falcon High School ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Peyton, CO.
School address
District: El Paso County Colorado School District 49 · Colorado
NCES ID 080387000507 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Falcon High School held near 1,263 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 54.9 → 57.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+15 students YoY 080387000507 · Peyton, CO High · MID · TRAD
1,172 enr · 21.7:1 · 18.1% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Goal Academy (6,693 students)
Falcon High School held near 1,263 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount). Teacher FTE added 54.9 → 57.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Falcon High School 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
- This school 1,172
Falcon High School
1,172 students
- Rocky Mountain 1,162
Rocky Mountain Classical Academy
1,162 students
What this shows Falcon High School reports 1,172 students on the CCD universe file.
How Falcon High School compares
Falcon High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.7:1 | ▲ 31% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.1% | ▼ 53% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,172 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.7:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,172
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
18.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% 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
21.7:1
students per teacher
- 31% above state mean
Top 91% in Colorado - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
80.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 82 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 63.5%
Hispanic or Latino 21.2%
Two or More 8.7%
African American 4.5%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 63.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.2, Falcon High School is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 16
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 High School 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 | Lower S:T ratio |
| Vista Ridge High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sand Creek High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rocky Mountain Classical Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Falcon High School'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
- 1,162
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Nationwide high 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 (~1,172 students)
Frequently asked questions about Falcon High School
How many students attend Falcon High School?
Falcon High School has 1,172 students enrolled. It is a high school in Peyton, CO. CCD year-over-year: 1,248 (2022-23) → 1,263 (2023-24), nearly flat (+15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Falcon High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Falcon High School is 21.7:1, which is 31% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 38% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Falcon High School?
18.1% of students at Falcon High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Falcon High School?
The largest demographic group at Falcon High School is White at 63.5% of enrollment, in Peyton, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Falcon High School?
Falcon High School has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (lower 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 High School rank among high schools in Peyton?
By Resource Investment Index, Falcon High School ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Peyton, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Peyton on the city page.
What other schools are in El Paso County Colorado School District 49?
Besides Falcon High School, 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.