- Enrollment
- 6,693
- Students per teacher
- 36.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Falcon, CO
Patriot High School
Federal NCES profile for Patriot High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 080387006403
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 88
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Patriot High School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Colorado schools.
- #1 of 6
- public schools in Falcon · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.5:1
- small classes for Colorado
- 37.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Patriot High School has class sizes smaller than 86% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Patriot High School ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Falcon, CO.
School address
District: El Paso County Colorado School District 49 · Colorado
NCES ID 080387006403 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Patriot High School shrank from 104 students in 2022-23 to 91 in 2023-24 (-12.5%).
Teacher FTE added 10.0 → 11.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-13 students YoY 080387006403 · Falcon, CO High · SMALL · TRAD
115 enr · 11.5:1 · 37.5% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Goal Academy (6,693 students)
Patriot High School shrank from 104 students in 2022-23 to 91 in 2023-24 (-12.5%). Teacher FTE added 10.0 → 11.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Patriot 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
- Falcon High Sc 1,172
Falcon High School
1,172 students
- This school 115
Patriot High School
115 students
What this shows Patriot High School reports 115 students on the CCD universe file.
How Patriot High School compares
Patriot High 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 | 11.5:1 | ▼ 31% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.5% | ▼ 3% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 115 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.5:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
115
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% 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
11.5:1
students per teacher
- 31% below state mean
Top 14% in Colorado - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
69.6%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 58 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 32 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 56.5%
Hispanic or Latino 32.2%
Two or More 7.8%
African American 1.7%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: White at 56.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.1, Patriot High School is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP program Not offered
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 Patriot 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 | Higher 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 Patriot 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
- 1,172
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
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 (~115 students)
Frequently asked questions about Patriot High School
How many students attend Patriot High School?
Patriot High School has 115 students enrolled. It is a high school in Falcon, CO. CCD year-over-year: 104 (2022-23) → 91 (2023-24), down 13.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Patriot High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Patriot High School is 11.5:1, which is 31% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 27% 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 Patriot High School?
37.5% of students at Patriot High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Patriot High School?
The largest demographic group at Patriot High School is White at 56.5% of enrollment, in Falcon, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Patriot High School?
Patriot High School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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 Patriot High School rank among public schools in Falcon?
By Resource Investment Index, Patriot High School ranks #1 of 6 public 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 public schools in Falcon on the city page.
What other schools are in El Paso County Colorado School District 49?
Besides Patriot 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.