Below Average
#1367 of 1,815 schools in CO
Falcon Elementary School of Technology
Elementary School · EL Paso County Colorado School District 49 · Falcon, CO
An EL Paso County Colorado School District 49 elementary school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
12050 FALCON HIGHWAY, Falcon, CO 80831
- Math 37% vs CO 40% (2025)
- Reading 32% vs CO 45% (2025)
- 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Falcon Elementary School of Technology score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2025 CMAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 10 points since 2020, reaching 34% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 35 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
47.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Falcon Elementary School of Technology sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 12Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average468/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$128,900
Median home value
$495,800
Median rent
$2,388/mo
College educated
41.5%
Homeownership
93.3%
Poverty rate
4.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80831; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hope Montessori AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.9private | K | 0.9 mi | 50 | Compare → |
| Woodmen Hills Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | PK–5 | 1.7 mi | 632 | Compare → |
| Liberty Tree AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.9 | K–12 | 2.4 mi | 592 | Compare → |
| Inspiration View Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | PK–5 | 3.1 mi | 516 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
EL Paso County Colorado School District 49
- Schools in district
- 30
- Rank in district
- #24 of 30
- District spending per student
- $11,473NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Falcon Elementary School of Technology is listed in El Paso County Colorado School District 49; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Falcon Elementary School of Technology
Falcon Elementary School of Technology is a public elementary school in Falcon, CO, part of EL Paso County Colorado School District 49, serving approximately 289 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,367 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Falcon Elementary School of Technology
What grades does Falcon Elementary School of Technology serve?
Falcon Elementary School of Technology serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Falcon Elementary School of Technology?
Falcon Elementary School of Technology has an enrollment of approximately 289 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Falcon Elementary School of Technology?
The student-teacher ratio at Falcon Elementary School of Technology is 13.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Falcon Elementary School of Technology rank in CO?
Falcon Elementary School of Technology ranks #1,367 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Falcon Elementary School of Technology's MySchoolScout rating?
Falcon Elementary School of Technology has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Falcon Elementary School of Technology?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Falcon Elementary School of Technology has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Falcon Elementary School of Technology a charter school?
No, Falcon Elementary School of Technology is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Falcon Elementary School of Technology a Title I school?
No, Falcon Elementary School of Technology is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Falcon Elementary School of Technology?
47.1% of students at Falcon Elementary School of Technology qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 289
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- El Paso County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.0%
- Phone
- (719) 495-5272
- Area population (ZIP 80831)
- 33,287
- Area average commute
- 30.6 min
- Area median age
- 37.7
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 CMAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 CMAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 80831; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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