- Enrollment
- 6,693
- Students per teacher
- 36.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Peyton, CO
Falcon Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Falcon Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 080387000506
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Falcon Middle School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #5 of 8
- public schools in Peyton · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.7:1
- students per teacher
- 20.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Falcon Middle School has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Falcon Middle School ranks #5 of 8 public schools in Peyton, CO.
School address
District: El Paso County Colorado School District 49 · Colorado
NCES ID 080387000506 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-59 students YoY
Falcon Middle School shrank from 937 students in 2022-23 to 878 in 2023-24 (-6.3%).
Teacher FTE added 49.6 → 51.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-59 students YoY 080387000506 · Peyton, CO Middle · MID · TRAD
866 enr · 17.7:1 · 20.6% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Goal Academy (6,693 students)
Falcon Middle School shrank from 937 students in 2022-23 to 878 in 2023-24 (-6.3%). Teacher FTE added 49.6 → 51.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Falcon Middle 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
- Falcon High Sc 1,172
Falcon High School
1,172 students
- This school 866
Falcon Middle School
866 students
What this shows Falcon Middle School reports 866 students on the CCD universe file.
How Falcon Middle School compares
Falcon Middle School is a shrinking 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 | 17.7:1 | ▲ 7% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.6% | ▼ 46% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 866 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.7:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
866
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% 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
17.7:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 69% in Colorado - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
47.5%
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
Counselors2.9 FTE
Per 301 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 157 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 62.1%
Hispanic or Latino 23.3%
Two or More 9.2%
African American 3.7%
Asian 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 62.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.0, Falcon Middle School 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 Middle 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sand Creek High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Falcon High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Falcon Middle 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
- 1,172
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~866 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Falcon Middle School
How many students attend Falcon Middle School?
Falcon Middle School has 866 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Peyton, CO. CCD year-over-year: 937 (2022-23) → 878 (2023-24), down 59.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Falcon Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Falcon Middle School is 17.7:1, which is 7% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Falcon Middle School?
20.6% of students at Falcon Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Falcon Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Falcon Middle School is White at 62.1% of enrollment, in Peyton, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Falcon Middle School?
Falcon Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical 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 Middle School rank among public schools in Peyton?
By Resource Investment Index, Falcon Middle School ranks #5 of 8 public 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 public schools in Peyton on the city page.
What other schools are in El Paso County Colorado School District 49?
Besides Falcon Middle 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.