- Enrollment
- 6,693
- Students per teacher
- 36.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Pikes Peak School Expeditionary Learning held near 399 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 22.7 → 20.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 080387001844 · Falcon, CO Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
400 enr · 18.2:1 · 7.8% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Goal Academy (6,693 students)
Pikes Peak School Expeditionary Learning held near 399 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 22.7 → 20.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Pikes Peak School Expeditionary Learning 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 400
Pikes Peak School Expeditionary Learning
400 students
What this shows Pikes Peak School Expeditionary Learning reports 400 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pikes Peak School Expeditionary Learning compares
Pikes Peak School Expeditionary Learning 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
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 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
- 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 elementary 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 (~400 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 396 (2022-23) → 399 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.