Enrollment
400
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Falcon, CO
Pikes Peak School Expeditionary Learning
Federal NCES profile for Pikes Peak School Expeditionary Learning, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 080387001844Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pikes Peak School Expeditionary Learning earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Colorado schools.
- #5 of 6
- public schools in Falcon · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.2:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 7.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Pikes Peak School Expeditionary Learning has class sizes larger than 74% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pikes Peak School Expeditionary Learning ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Falcon, CO.
School address
District: El Paso County Colorado School District 49 · Colorado
NCES ID 080387001844 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.2:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
7.8%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
-80% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pikes Peak School Expeditionary Learning compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pikes Peak School Expeditionary Learning
Pikes Peak School Expeditionary Learning is a lower-poverty, mid-sized charter elementary school in Falcon, Colorado, enrolling 400 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Colorado schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 7.8% free-meal eligibility runs 80% below the Colorado average.
With 400 students, its enrollment sits close to the Colorado median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,922 scored Colorado schools.
Against 278 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #176.
Its student body is led by White (76%) and Hispanic or Latino (14%) (diversity index 40/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding El Paso County Colorado School District 49 spends $10,145 per pupil, 38% below the Colorado average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
El Paso County Colorado School District 49 also operates Goal Academy (6,693 students) and Banning Lewis Ranch Academy (1,697 students) alongside Pikes Peak School Expeditionary Learning.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Pikes Peak School Expeditionary Learning compares
Pikes Peak School Expeditionary Learning on the metrics families compare, against Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.2:1 | ▲ 10% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 7.8% | ▼ 80% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 400 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.2:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
400
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
7.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 80% below the Colorado average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.2:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 74% in Colorado - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
28.8%
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
$10,145
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $16,273
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
15
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 76.0%
Hispanic or Latino 13.8%
Two or More 8.5%
Asian 0.8%
African American 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 76.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.6, Pikes Peak School Expeditionary Learning is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for El Paso County Colorado School District 49, which includes Pikes Peak School Expeditionary Learning.
$10,145
Per student
-38%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
-39%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.9%
State 67.4%
Federal 8.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Pikes Peak School Expeditionary Learning 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 | Lower S:T ratio |
| Vista Ridge High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sand Creek High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Falcon High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pikes Peak School Expeditionary Learning's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 6,693
- Students per teacher
- 36.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Colorado, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~400 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Pikes Peak School Expeditionary Learning
How many students attend Pikes Peak School Expeditionary Learning?
Pikes Peak School Expeditionary Learning has 400 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Falcon, CO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pikes Peak School Expeditionary Learning?
The student-teacher ratio at Pikes Peak School Expeditionary Learning is 18.2:1, which is 10% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 16% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pikes Peak School Expeditionary Learning?
7.8% of students at Pikes Peak School Expeditionary Learning are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pikes Peak School Expeditionary Learning?
The largest demographic group at Pikes Peak School Expeditionary Learning is White at 76.0% of enrollment, in Falcon, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pikes Peak School Expeditionary Learning?
Pikes Peak School Expeditionary Learning has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Pikes Peak School Expeditionary Learning rank among public schools in Falcon?
By Resource Investment Index, Pikes Peak School Expeditionary Learning ranks #5 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.
Is Pikes Peak School Expeditionary Learning a good school?
Pikes Peak School Expeditionary Learning earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Colorado schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in El Paso County Colorado School District 49?
Besides Pikes Peak School Expeditionary Learning, 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.
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