At a glance
Reported students
400
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
23.95
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Colorado elementary enrollment
58th percentile
Compared with 1,017 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
538
Pikes Peak School Expeditionary Learning: 400 reported students.
State peer staffing position
74th percentile
16.7:1 reported; state peer median 15.1:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 391
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22.7
- Student–teacher ratio
- 17.2:1
What the reported data says about Pikes Peak School Expeditionary Learning
Pikes Peak School Expeditionary Learning is a public elementary school serving grades KG–08 in Falcon. It is one of 31 current school records connected to El Paso County Colorado School District 49. NCES reports 400 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,017 elementary schools in Colorado with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 370 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 58th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.7:1, above the Colorado median of 15.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (76%) and Hispanic or Latino (13.8%). English learners represent 0.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 9.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Pikes Peak School Expeditionary Learning
- 1How do the reported 16.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 23.95 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 9.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 16%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.31
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White76%
- Hispanic13.8%
- Black0.5%
- Asian0.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial8.5%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in El Paso County Colorado School District 49
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Mountain View Academy
Elementary · Grades KG–08
387 reported students
Odyssey Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
378 reported students
Bennett Ranch Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
376 reported students
Falcon Elementary School of Technology
Elementary · Grades PK–05
318 reported students
Evans Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
487 reported students
Inspiration View Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
527 reported students
Public schools near Pikes Peak School Expeditionary Learning
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meridian Ranch Elementary School Elementary · El Paso County Colorado School District 49 | PK–05 | 670 | 1.5 mi |
| Bennett Ranch Elementary School Elementary · El Paso County Colorado School District 49 | PK–05 | 376 | 1.8 mi |
| Woodmen Hills Elementary School Elementary · El Paso County Colorado School District 49 | PK–05 | 613 | 3.3 mi |
| Falcon Elementary School of Technology Elementary · El Paso County Colorado School District 49 | PK–05 | 318 | 5 mi |
| Inspiration View Elementary School Elementary · El Paso County Colorado School District 49 | PK–05 | 527 | 5.5 mi |
| Edith Wolford Elementary School Elementary · Academy School District No. 20 in the county of El Paso an | PK–05 | 372 | 5.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Pikes Peak School Expeditionary Learning
What grades does Pikes Peak School Expeditionary Learning serve?
Pikes Peak School Expeditionary Learning reports grades KG–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in El Paso County Colorado School District 49.
How many students attend Pikes Peak School Expeditionary Learning?
Pikes Peak School Expeditionary Learning reported 400 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 58th percentile among 1,017 Colorado elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 391 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Pikes Peak School Expeditionary Learning?
The calculated ratio is 16.7:1, based on 400 students and 23.95 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Colorado median for the same school level is 15.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Pikes Peak School Expeditionary Learning a public, charter, or magnet school?
Pikes Peak School Expeditionary Learning is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Pikes Peak School Expeditionary Learning students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
16% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Pikes Peak School Expeditionary Learning in?
Pikes Peak School Expeditionary Learning is part of El Paso County Colorado School District 49, based in Peyton, CO, which operates 31 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Pikes Peak School Expeditionary Learning?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Meridian Ranch Elementary School (1.5 mi), Bennett Ranch Elementary School (1.8 mi), Woodmen Hills Elementary School (3.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.