- Enrollment
- 6,693
- Students per teacher
- 36.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Falcon, CO
Meridian Ranch Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Meridian Ranch Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080387001843
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Meridian Ranch Elementary School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #2 of 4
- schools in Falcon · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16:1
- students per teacher
- 14.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Meridian Ranch Elementary School has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Meridian Ranch Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 schools in Falcon, CO.
School address
District: El Paso County Colorado School District 49 · Colorado
NCES ID 080387001843 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Meridian Ranch Elementary School held near 670 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 43.0 → 40.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 080387001843 · Falcon, CO Other · MID · TRAD
670 enr · 16:1 · 14.9% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Goal Academy (6,693 students)
Meridian Ranch Elementary School held near 670 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 43.0 → 40.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Meridian Ranch Elementary 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 670
Meridian Ranch Elementary School
670 students
What this shows Meridian Ranch Elementary School reports 670 students on the CCD universe file.
How Meridian Ranch Elementary School compares
Meridian Ranch Elementary 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 | 16:1 | ▼ 4% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.9% | ▼ 61% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 670 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
670
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
14.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% 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
16:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 53% in Colorado - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.6%
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 61.3%
Hispanic or Latino 20.0%
Two or More 11.3%
African American 6.1%
Asian 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 61.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.8, Meridian Ranch Elementary 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 Meridian Ranch Elementary 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 | Similar economic need | Similar 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 Meridian Ranch Elementary 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 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 (~670 students)
Frequently asked questions about Meridian Ranch Elementary School
How many students attend Meridian Ranch Elementary School?
Meridian Ranch Elementary School has 670 students enrolled. It is a public school in Falcon, CO. CCD year-over-year: 680 (2022-23) → 670 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Meridian Ranch Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Meridian Ranch Elementary School is 16:1, which is 4% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 2% higher 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 Meridian Ranch Elementary School?
14.9% of students at Meridian Ranch Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Meridian Ranch Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Meridian Ranch Elementary School 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 56.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Meridian Ranch Elementary School?
Meridian Ranch Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Meridian Ranch Elementary School rank among schools in Falcon?
By Resource Investment Index, Meridian Ranch Elementary School ranks #2 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 Meridian Ranch Elementary 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.