Public schools in Falcon, CO
6 open public schools with an address in Falcon, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
6
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
2,718
6 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
15.5:1
Colorado median 15.4:1
Charter schools
2
0 virtual
An overview of Falcon public schools
The federal directory lists 6 public schools in Falcon, CO: 4 elementary, 1 high, 1 combined or other. The 6 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 2,718 students, an average of 453 per school. The largest campus is Meridian Ranch Elementary School (670 students).
Every listed school belongs to El Paso County Colorado School District 49. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 15.5:1, similar to the statewide school median of 15.4:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 2 charter schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 0 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 0 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 30% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Falcon
Elementary schools in Falcon
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falcon Elementary School of Technology El Paso County Colorado School District 49 | PK–05 | 318 | 13.4:1 | |
| Meridian Ranch Elementary School El Paso County Colorado School District 49 | PK–05 | 670 | 17:1 | |
| Pikes Peak School Expeditionary Learning El Paso County Colorado School District 49 · Charter | KG–08 | 400 | 16.7:1 | |
| Woodmen Hills Elementary School El Paso County Colorado School District 49 | PK–05 | 613 | 16.2:1 |
High schools in Falcon
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patriot Applied Learning Campus El Paso County Colorado School District 49 · Alternative School | 08–12 | 115 | 9.1:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Falcon
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty Tree Academy El Paso County Colorado School District 49 · Charter | KG–12 | 602 | 14.8:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White64.5%
- Hispanic20.9%
- Black3.4%
- Asian1.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial9.5%
Enrollment-weighted across 6 Falcon schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (2,718 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Falcon
How many public schools are in Falcon, CO?
The current NCES directory lists 6 open public schools with a location address in Falcon: 4 elementary, 1 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 2,718 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Falcon?
All listed public schools with an address in Falcon belong to El Paso County Colorado School District 49. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Falcon?
Patriot Applied Learning Campus reported the largest high-school enrollment in Falcon, with 115 students in 2024–25 (grades 08–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Falcon?
Yes. 2 of the 6 public schools in Falcon are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Liberty Tree Academy, Pikes Peak School Expeditionary Learning. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Falcon schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Falcon public schools is 15.5:1, similar to the Colorado school median of 15.4:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Falcon guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Colorado cities